My 29-year-old son Michael has autism and an intellectual disability and would be considered severely disabled. He has worked at …
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My 29-year-old son Michael has autism and an intellectual disability and would be considered severely disabled. He has worked at …
An alliance between a tax-supported organization (Grant Wood Area Education Agency) and a private company (Pearson School Systems) provides a …
The recent late-May frost across the state may have us wondering if spring and summer are coming. With temperatures below …
I am running for re-election in District 5 because I want to continue representing the people of Linn County on …
I am honored to have the opportunity to run for the position of Linn County District 5 supervisor. This has …
Running for public office wasn’t something I thought about while growing up in Cedar Rapids, but my family strongly encouraged …
Recent tornadoes and severe storms remind us that severe weather can and does happen in Iowa. Already this year, two …
What do Linn County Supervisors do? ‘Everyone knows what a Mayor does, no one knows what a county supervisor does’ …
As I was driving home from May’s Island on June 11, 2008, the water was up to the running boards …
For 18 years as U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin’s senior constituent advocate in his Cedar Rapids office, my focus has been …
This election for Johnson County Attorney offers contrasting visions for the local criminal justice system and the role of the …
I am running for re-election for Johnson County attorney because I have the experience, knowledge and leadership to uphold the …
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