By Mark NeuCollins —- As I am walking, the chant goes up around me, “Barack Obama, yes you can, stop …
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By Mark NeuCollins —- As I am walking, the chant goes up around me, “Barack Obama, yes you can, stop …
By Dave Benson and Mary Meisterling —– Our state legislators and the governor are sparring over whether or not to …
By Barbara Eckstein —– Dear Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin: … Together, you have the extraordinary authority of long …
By Don Claassen —- First, the March 5 Linn County gambling election is all about a vote to pursue a …
By Gregory Stokesberry —- As I ponder the ramifications of a casino in Linn County, I’ve been thinking about the …
By Deborah D. Thornton —- According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 10 dams along the Iowa portion of the …
By Keenan Crow —- Some say President Obama’s re-election marks the beginning of a new era because he was re-elected …
By Dennis Lamb —- Last Sunday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham threatened to block a vote on Chuck Hagel’s confirmation for …
By Kurt Ullrich —- A very long time ago, I was a pretty fair wrestler, winning more often than losing, …
By Peter E. Nathan —– Repeated research studies suggest that every new casino increases the local prevalence of pathological gambling …
By Brad Canfield —- As one of the supporters for a casino in Linn County and a “local investor” in …
By Bill Brennan —- History tells us that most civilizations collapse from a decline in morality. More than 40 years …
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