Our own hometown guy, Rep. Kraig Paulsen, R-Hiawatha, took over as House minority leader today. That means he, as a …
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Our own hometown guy, Rep. Kraig Paulsen, R-Hiawatha, took over as House minority leader today. That means he, as a …
From the National Weather Service in the Quad-Cities: …BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM …
The Iowa House and Senate are back, and the first bills have been filed. So what are House File 1 and …
My hometeam Gazette fronts news this morning that it could be labor’s big year in the Legislature. Democrats control the …
Ever ask a state lawmaker about long-delayed property tax reform? Most times they’ll say they’re anxiously awaiting the recommendations of …
I’ve worn the same massive winter coat for years. It’s a big goose-down, dark green Eddie Bauer hulk that weighs …
There’s open smoking ban rebellion in the countryside, according to this morning’s Des Moines Register. Jennifer Jacobs details how many local …
New Linn County Supervisor Brent Oelson has christened a new blog, Marion Contrarion. He has a post about the Linn …
Been out most of the day following around legislators touring the flood zone and meeting with residents. But I couldn’t …
Happy post-holiday Monday. I’ll bet you’re in the mood to dig into state tax policy. Well, you’re in luck, because …
Slow news day with the holiday approaching, but there are a few tidbits out there. Several papers carry news of …
Yesterday, I mentioned that Gov. Culver is going to the Outback Bowl to watch the Hawks and the Gamecocks do …
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