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So Iowa’s Image Defense Forces swiftly scrambled over the weekend to respond to a New York journalist tweeting her observations …
So maybe you’ve heard about the large development project planned for the ‘Banjo Block” at Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street …
Columnist Lynda Waddington ended her journalism career on May 17, 2019. While a few colleagues and community members anticipated the …
Iowa’s influential Republicans in Washington, D.C. have made clear they don’t appreciate President Donald Trump escalating his trade war with …
I spent part of the morning Wednesday with members of the Cedar Rapids Garden Club as they planted tomatoes, peppers, …
Gov. Kim Reynolds last week signed the bipartisan Iowa Hemp Act, which directs the Department of Agriculture to develop a …
After nearly a decade in operation, Iowa City’s police substation may soon close. Police Chief Jody Matherly wrote a memo …
There’s been some spirited debate among locals in recent years over Cedar Rapids’ automated traffic cameras. A mere mention can …
Americans’ drinking habits are changing, and Iowa Code is slowly adapting to accommodate new beverages. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two …
Iowans looking for something positive to say about the latest legislative session need look no further than approval of a …
In 2016, political newcomer Deez Nuts captured the nation’s attention. He was a registered presidential candidate with the Federal Election …
We need our leaders to push through the noise and understand their role in creating a new paradigm for progress. …
When I began this column-writing gig more than five years ago, I thought it would be my last new job. …
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