In the great Iowa guess-off to determine what exactly Republicans will do next with their Statehouse trifecta, messing with the …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Dec. 13, 2018 9:09 am2629d ago
In the great Iowa guess-off to determine what exactly Republicans will do next with their Statehouse trifecta, messing with the …
Staff Columnists Dec. 12, 2018 7:05 am2630d ago
We have embarked upon the season when all journalists worth their salt will be compiling – many by editorial force …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Dec. 11, 2018 10:50 am2631d ago
It has grown into a holiday fixture alongside that stupid little elf and critical takedowns of classic Christmas songs. I’m …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Dec. 10, 2018 9:53 am2632d ago
We heard rumblings this past week about finally filling Iowa’s empty Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust fund. But can …
Staff Columnists Dec. 10, 2018 7:45 am2632d ago
It seems unbelievable that after nine members of the 115th Congress had to step aside following allegations of sexual misconduct …
Staff Columnists Dec. 9, 2018 1:29 pm2633d ago
Cedar Rapids officials are making plans to turn their controversial speed cameras back on after the Iowa Supreme Court earlier …
Staff Columnists Dec. 8, 2018 5:00 am2634d ago
A federal judge said it is up to the states whether or not girls undergo female genital mutilation. Iowa lawmakers …
Staff Columnists Dec. 7, 2018 11:56 am2635d ago
I came to this week’s Iowa City Council meeting prepared to write a much different column than this one. The …
Staff Columnists Dec. 6, 2018 7:00 am2636d ago
Last month Floridians voted overwhelmingly to restore voting rights for most felons who serve their sentences. In Iowa, one of …
Staff Columnists Dec. 5, 2018 8:00 am2637d ago
Our built environment is the product of human decisions. That’s one of my favorite lines from one of my favorite …
Staff Columnists Dec. 4, 2018 2:05 pm2638d ago
Justice reform efforts may have stalled in Washington, but plenty of opportunity remains at the state level – and there …
Staff Columnists Dec. 4, 2018 10:06 am2638d ago
Former President George H.W. Bush has died. The rest of us are tasked with assessing his legacy. A few pundits …
Staff Columnists Dec. 3, 2018 11:10 am2639d ago
Leave it to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to jeopardize a wildly popular bipartisan proposal. A few weeks ago, I …
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