By Rod Blum —- If we check our political ideology at the door and look at the facts, the problem …
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By Rod Blum —- If we check our political ideology at the door and look at the facts, the problem …
By Tim Trenkle —- Her toenails were pink but the enamel was chipped and worn. Her tan sandals were torn …
By Shuai Zhang —- In February, Vice President Xi Jinping of China visited Iowa and made a short stop in …
By Gabe Haugland —- Editor’s note: Following are excerpts from Gabe Haugland’s remarks delivered during today’s Memorial Day Service in …
By Frederick “Rick” Miller —- President Barack Obama partisans think his predecessor, George Bush, and Obama are so different. I …
By Catherine Glasson —- National Women’s Health Week, observed May 13-19 this year, empowers and encourages women to make their …
By Joseph Tursi —- Cedar Rapids is in the midst of an unprecedented period of reinvention. Across the city, major …
By W. Doral Kemper —- EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information on the research this article was based on, visit the Journal …
By R Lee Belfield —– Recently, I read Moody’s report on the creditworthiness of our city. No doubt, my reaction …
By John Sheda —- Last week, my youngest granddaughter graduated … from preschool! Yep, she’s ready for the real world. …
By Joe Wilkinson and Doug Harr —- Balancing our country’s demand for oil with our need for wild places has …
By Sandra Bolin-Townes —- For every letter carrier bitten, hundreds of children needlessly suffer the pain and trauma of dog …
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