Natalie Mahoney is a first-time mom, fitness instructor and Des Moines native. The United States is often held up as a symbol of strength, innovation and progress. Yet, behind this image of prosperity lies a troubling contradiction. We spend a staggering $4.5 trillion on health care annually, yet our country is one of the unhealthiest…
Brian Frye is a sixth-generation Iowa farmer, a former crude oil broker, and an energy expert with over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. steps into his role as the expected nominee to head the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa farmers — and…
Elise Free is a contributor for, Scary Mommy, The Mighty, Buzzfeed, Mamalode and LA Parent. She lives in Iowa with her daughter Quinn, a naughty Corgi pup and two cats; they’re thinking about getting a goat. The vast majority of my family will vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. My daughter has cystic…