For reference, I have officiated high school since I was 33. I am now 78 and still regularly doing high …
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For reference, I have officiated high school since I was 33. I am now 78 and still regularly doing high …
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Last week I read a book from the Iowa City Public Library that depicted a sex act. Actually, more than …
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This has been my home for over sixty plus years. Time Check and the area around Ellis Boulevard, the schools, …
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Nicholas Arnold
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The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted on Feb. 6 to grant Cedar Rapids a casino license. Recently, the Iowa …
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Imagine being appointed to be the president of a huge tech company. You have no experience or knowledge of tech. …
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John Clayton
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Eli Perencevich
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Matt Hayek
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There are two city council candidates for Iowa City, both in their 30s. One is Ross Nusser, who lives in …
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On February 14, 2025, I received an email from my U.S. Representative, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, with the subject line “Fentanyl is …
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