Annie Karni, Maggie Haberman, and Sheila Kaplan of the New York Times describe US President Donald Trump's proposed ban on flavored e-cigarette products as "a swift and bold reaction to a growing public health crisis affecting teenagers" that Trump backed away from "under pressure from his political advisers and lobbyists to factor in the potential pushback from his supporters." Maybe they're right about Trump's motivations, but they're wrong about pretty much everything else.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced on Wednesday several new measures his office is taking to ensure the integrity of Iowa’s felon database. Felons are currently barred from voting in Iowa unless their rights have been restored by the Governor. Iowa’s felon database contains more than 90,000 files.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (November 20, 2019) — University of Dubuque will hold an Advent Worship Service and Tree Lighting at 4PM, Wednesday, December 4, in Blades Chapel and on the Quad.

Open to the public, the event will begin with an Advent Worship Service in Blades Chapel. The service will feature the preaching of Mark Ward, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, as well as the musical talent of several students including the UD Chamber Singers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2019) — On Monday, the Iowa Restaurant Association, in collaboration with The Soyfoods Council and the Iowa Beef Industry Council, completed their statewide culinary competition at a Celebratory Gala at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The two-part competition challenged top chefs from across Iowa to create an entrée featuring a Beef Sirloin Ball Tip Steak and a soy-based side dish or sauce.