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It’s August in Iowa, which means tomato season, sweet corn season, and journalist season – when a contagion of journalists …
An underdog 2020 candidate is betting on the willingness of Republicans to disagree. Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld brought his …
I’m not quite sure how it is August already. The annual K-9 Splash means the Bever Park pool is closing …
Political donors’ names should be made public. This really shouldn’t be up for debate but, like so many of our …
Law-abiding Iowans may be disturbed to learn our trusty state government is breaking the law. In fact, most state governments …
Iowa City’s Bicycle Master Plan sets lofty and laudable goals. The 2017 document proposes more than doubling the supply of …
I am an angry woman. My anger fills my words and opinions. It spills out on the floor of my …
Let’s talk about ‘community benefit.” When a developer comes to Cedar Rapids with an eye-catching project – mixed uses, housing, …
The Iowa Legislature passed a law this year legalizing agricultural hemp, and state leaders expect their plan to regulate hemp …
Legal sports betting comes to Iowa this month. Soon, many Iowans will be able to place bets on sports matches …
One-hundred years ago this fall, Cedar Rapids stole the county seat from Marion. Or maybe it won it, fair and …
Last week, members of Congress held a hearing about one of the greatest misinformation campaigns in contemporary politics. No, I’m …
In July, interest groups and organizations filed reports on how much they spent on lobbying at the Statehouse. They may …
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