Category Archives: Fairness

Fairness goes beyond Due Process, but Due Process is an element.

Is it Fair?

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Marty Ryan

It’s fair to say that competitions at the Iowa State Fair are fair. I submitted three entries in the Food Division, anticipating that one of the three might be rejected because there was a small bubble in the jelly about … Continue reading →

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Vote NO!

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Marty Ryan

This year’s November 3rd ballot will offer Iowa voters the choice of accepting or rejecting an Iowa constitutional amendment that is similar to an amendment proposal proffered to voters over twenty-five years ago. If the amendment is approved by voters … Continue reading →

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Flaws in the laws – Part VII

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Marty Ryan

Apparently, research at the Iowa Capitol is a thing of the past. Senate File 397 passed the Iowa Senate and House with a total of two[1] “nay” votes between the two chambers and is waiting for the governor’s signature. SF … Continue reading →

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Home Safety

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Stephanie Fawkes-Lee

A young Des Moines police officer who was helping us with a racoon issue hadn’t yet been indoctrinated into how to handle the perception of crime in our neighborhood. He asked us point blank, “Do you hear gun fire at … Continue reading →

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“I’ve had it!”

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Marty Ryan

Since I was a young boy growing up in west-central Iowa, I have been a fan of several sports. Baseball has always been my favorite, and football has been a close second. Not anymore. After watching the Minnesota Vikings vs. … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Anonymous

“All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with the conflicts and battles of man’s prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, or glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day is … Continue reading →

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