There’s going to be a lot of talk at the Statehouse during the 2019 session about building the state’s workforce, …
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There’s going to be a lot of talk at the Statehouse during the 2019 session about building the state’s workforce, …
It looks like U.S. Rep. Steve King may finally have a formidable challenger. Some of King’s critics are underwhelmed at …
Craft beer has fallen victim to the ongoing federal shutdown. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau – the …
Kids send their wish lists to Santa. The City of Cedar Rapids sends its list to the Iowa Legislature. Setting …
This past year, an unsustainable trend continued. Two studies by moving companies show more people are leaving Iowa than are …
It’s about time we had a major presidential candidate who prefers light domestic beer. U.S. Sen Elizabeth Warren – who …
Republicans who will be running the Legislature next week tossed us a few more breadcrumbs over the holidays as to …
Leaders in Davenport are embarking on a new juvenile justice path, the first of its kind in Iowa. We should …
Newsflash: Predictions about the 2020 presidential election don’t matter and they’re all wrong anyway. Iowa caucus season is underway, and …
There is no greater need in the Cedar Rapids metro than finding a way to extend public transit hours. If …
A prominent liberal blog is accusing my local Republican Party of trying to corrupt the democratic process. After Democrat Royceann …
Americans saw some unusual faces on stage in Times Square this year for the iconic ball drop. They should have …
Here’s a suggestion for a resolution in 2019 – adjust your tinfoil hat and audit your digital privacy. When I …
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