This continues to be a year of exposing the swamp in America, and what’s happening in school boards across the …
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This continues to be a year of exposing the swamp in America, and what’s happening in school boards across the …
On Oct. 29, I was driving my daughter’s car. It has a blind spot for me and I inadvertently pulled …
The Nov. 1 “Mallard Fillmore” so-called comic strip used a phrase that looks innocent in print, but has become popular …
During World War II people made sacrifices; they sent their children to war and went on rations. Cars, tires, gasoline, …
We appreciate state Sens. Pam Jochum and Joe Bolkcom citing Truth in Accounting’s financial analysis of Iowa’s state government in …
We witnessed climate change in Eastern Iowa. For me, it’s personal. • The 1993 flood delayed progress building our home …
Another Election Day has come and gone. In the wake of recent electoral contests, the media will dutifully fill airtime, …
Jason Glass will get my one and only vote for the Iowa City Council. Here is why. In November 2009 …
Serving in public office is an onerous task that requires making personal sacrifices and taking blistering criticism for the greater …
In no other Cedar Rapids City Council district is the existence of economic inequality as manifest as it is in …
This is the first time I’ve publicly weighed in about local politics. As CEO of a local technology company doing …
When I had the idea for the NewBo City Market, Dale Todd was the first person I called. He became …
This is our wake-up call! Do you want to settle for good, or do you want great?! Now is the …
Ten years is too long; if approved, the extension should be limited to three years due to the current uncertainty …
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