Depending on which poll you believe, Joe Biden’s is either spinning his wheels or sliding toward the ditch in Iowa. …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Nov. 7, 2019 7:00 am2167d ago
Depending on which poll you believe, Joe Biden’s is either spinning his wheels or sliding toward the ditch in Iowa. …
Lyz Lenz Staff Columnists Nov. 6, 2019 10:23 am2167d ago
No one thinks we care. Iowans care about corn, we are told. Iowans care about Busch Light, football, and nothing …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Nov. 5, 2019 6:00 am2169d ago
Last week, the U.S. House approved a resolution setting procedures for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The vote …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Nov. 4, 2019 9:14 am2169d ago
The Legislature’s Tax Credit Review Committee met at long last. And from the beginning, its mission was clear. ‘I guess …
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Editor’s Note: There is another provider with the name Dr. Juliana Anyanwu. To mitigate any confusion, this column is referencing …
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Amid all the hubbub and fearmongering related to e-cigarettes, Iowa has a refreshing voice of reason. It’s someone onlookers see …
Staff Columnists Nov. 1, 2019 10:15 am2172d ago
Many groups have called for raising the state sales tax to fill Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund. …
Staff Columnists Nov. 1, 2019 7:30 am2173d ago
When my parents walked into my 100-year-old house on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids for the first time, my …
Staff Columnists Oct. 31, 2019 10:43 am2173d ago
It’s a good thing the snow came early this year. It provides a much needed safe topic for the fraught …
Staff Columnists Oct. 30, 2019 10:41 am2174d ago
Among the many problems with Iowa’s heavily restricted medical cannabis program, one thing stands out – the omission of post-traumatic …
Staff Columnists Oct. 29, 2019 10:01 am2175d ago
Senator Joni Ernst wants to stick it to politicians who use their office for profit. That’s right, Ernst is tired …
Staff Columnists Oct. 27, 2019 11:26 pm2177d ago
When Iowa City voted to elect City Council members four years ago, one storyline dominated the election – a left-leaning …
Staff Columnists Oct. 25, 2019 8:30 am2179d ago
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet isn’t going to be president. He’s a thoughtful guy with some good ideas, but at a …
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