Gazette Editorial Board — Rep. Dave Loebsack, Iowa’s 2nd District congressman, has proposed a federal law with admirable intent: Improving …
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Gazette Editorial Board — Rep. Dave Loebsack, Iowa’s 2nd District congressman, has proposed a federal law with admirable intent: Improving …
By Gary Steinke —– President Obama highlighted the issue of college affordability in his State of the Union address. Iowa …
So our own Gov. Terry Branstad is demanding that Congress mount an investigation to uncover who is responsible for the pink slime …
So the Polk Elementary saga ends not with a bang, but a picnic. This evening, at 5 p.m., is the …
By The Northern Iowan —- We realize that’s a very bold, general statement, but a look at the Iowa Legislature’s …
BOOMING ATTENTION: A couple of news items last week added to Cedar Rapids’ national reputation as a community on the …
TWO-WHEELER TRAGEDIES: Iowa’s early arriving spring has, sadly, been accompanied by a spike in deaths involving motorcycle and mo-ped drivers …
By Rep. Bruce Braley — The sight of a bright yellow school bus with its red lights flashing, slowing down …
In case you missed it, tomorrow (Monday) is Laugh Out Loud Day in Iowa. April 2 has been proclaimed as …
By Bill Northey —- As we enter spring, it is an exciting time for farmers. The warmer weather makes them …
By Casey Cook —- I recently argued before the Iowa City Council that the various strategies for reducing density in …
By Randy Bauer — On Tuesday, voters of the College Community school district will be asked to authorize the issuance …
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