Category Archives: General

Flaws in the Laws: Part I – Employment Drug Testing

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Marty Ryan

Prior to 1987, there was no law that regulated drug testing of employees or applicants for employment in Iowa.  Employers were free to test an employee, or an applicant for employment, for any drug or substance with impunity.  Since 1987, … Continue reading →

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The Green Latrine

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Marty Ryan

When I was 19-years-old, I purchased a 1954 Ford 2-door station wagon from Tom & Brian Dieter.  They had nicknamed it “The Green Latrine”.  The entire wagon was green – a green I can’t describe.  It may have been close … Continue reading →

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Fun With Geography

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Marty Ryan

Des Moines County was one of the first counties in Iowa. But it’s not on the Des Moines River. Go figure! Continue reading →

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Control the Issue

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Marty Ryan

In politics, the opposition always says unflattering things about you. Continue reading →

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Dennis Barnum 1934-2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Dennis Barnum: Dennis, as in “Dennis the Menace”, and Barnum, as in “Barnum and Bailey Circus” (he purposefully left off the Ringling Brothers association); that’s how he introduced himself to me, and how I have heard him introduce himself to … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Fireflies Gone?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Where did all the lightning bugs go? Continue reading →

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