Iowa is famous for its retail politics. And apparently we’re a supercenter that never closes. For the clinically sane, it’s …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jun. 2, 2009 5:55 am6013d ago
Iowa is famous for its retail politics. And apparently we’re a supercenter that never closes. For the clinically sane, it’s …
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Hey, can you guess which state bordering the Mississippi River, starting with the letter “I,” strengthened its freedom of information …
Staff Columnists May. 29, 2009 11:20 am6017d ago
U.S. Rep. Steve King disagrees with the Iowa Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling and wants Iowans to vote on a …
Staff Columnists May. 28, 2009 8:26 am6018d ago
The swastika just won’t die. There they were again Sunday morning, this time painted on 80 cars and some houses …
Staff Columnists May. 28, 2009 6:22 am6018d ago
The Illinois Senate approved legislation yesterday that would legalize marijuana for medical uses. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The measure …
Staff Columnists May. 27, 2009 2:29 pm6019d ago
Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron and county staffers visited The Gazette’s editorial board this afternoon to discuss issues surrounding the possibility of …
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Gov. Chet Culver wielded his veto pen just before a midnight deadline last night to take final actions on the …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 26, 2009 2:41 pm6020d ago
So what are Iowa politicos saying about President Obama’s nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United …
Staff Columnists May. 26, 2009 11:30 am6020d ago
Finally got most of the Dorman family “Participation Garden” planted over the holiday weekend. The Obamas have a “Victory Garden” …
Staff Columnists May. 26, 2009 9:20 am6020d ago
Since the flood, temporary has become the new permanent in Cedar Rapids. So we might as well have a temporary …
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Years ago living in Sioux City, I went to many minor league ball games. The hometown Explorers play in the …
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Charcoal or Gas? I’m a charcoal guy. Always have been. I understand the gas grill convenience argument. But I’m just not …
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