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On Friday, the Iowa Republicans shared a four-page report by Mary Kramer, which included specific recommendations ‘for achieving the goal …
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This week was for the doubters and the naysayers. This week was for those who continue to believe, despite all …
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Solid, historic speech, governor. But I think I found a typo. ‘My hope is that a water quality bill is …
Can three community discussions on religion improve life in Cedar Rapids? Organizers hope so. ‘Hans Kung has a great quote …
The new year marks a new chapter in America’s war on drugs, thanks in part to Iowa’s senior senator. Attorney …
Maybe you’ve noticed voting on big public projects is no longer trendy. It’s like flip phones, or our democratic norms. …
County law enforcement officials are asking Iowa lawmakers to create regional triage centers for Iowans experiencing mental health episodes or …
One year into the Trump era, our republic still is standing. Iowa was one of the Republicans’ biggest success stories …
When Iowa lawmakers consider what should be done to improve Iowa Medicaid, Disability Rights Iowa hopes people will be their …
Iowa City leaders are trying to shake their bad rap in state politics. The community has a well-known reputation as …
Near the end of a public forum Tuesday night on the Cedar Rapids school district’s big facilities plan, a man …
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