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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jan. 16, 2018 12:46 pm2961d ago
It seems clear the Cedar Rapids Community School District and its leaders should have a little more conversation before they …
Staff Columnists Jan. 14, 2018 6:45 am2963d ago
However shortsighted, expensive and harmful the resulting policies may be, Iowa Republicans remain obsessed with abortion. Last legislative session, they …
Staff Columnists Jan. 13, 2018 7:15 am2964d ago
On Friday, the Iowa Republicans shared a four-page report by Mary Kramer, which included specific recommendations ‘for achieving the goal …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Jan. 12, 2018 3:29 pm2965d ago
I was reacquainted with an old friend last year, after nearly a decade apart. The American anti-war movement measurably dwindled …
Staff Columnists Jan. 12, 2018 1:15 pm2965d ago
This week was for the doubters and the naysayers. This week was for those who continue to believe, despite all …
Staff Columnists Jan. 11, 2018 1:08 pm2966d ago
Not all marijuana is created equally. Muscatine County law enforcement authorities made national headlines this month after they reportedly confiscated …
Staff Columnists Jan. 11, 2018 9:25 am2966d ago
Solid, historic speech, governor. But I think I found a typo. ‘My hope is that a water quality bill is …
Staff Columnists Jan. 10, 2018 6:05 am2967d ago
Can three community discussions on religion improve life in Cedar Rapids? Organizers hope so. ‘Hans Kung has a great quote …
Staff Columnists Jan. 8, 2018 4:16 pm2968d ago
The new year marks a new chapter in America’s war on drugs, thanks in part to Iowa’s senior senator. Attorney …
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Maybe you’ve noticed voting on big public projects is no longer trendy. It’s like flip phones, or our democratic norms. …
Staff Columnists Jan. 7, 2018 6:05 am2970d ago
County law enforcement officials are asking Iowa lawmakers to create regional triage centers for Iowans experiencing mental health episodes or …
Staff Columnists Jan. 6, 2018 12:00 pm2971d ago
One year into the Trump era, our republic still is standing. Iowa was one of the Republicans’ biggest success stories …
Staff Columnists Jan. 6, 2018 8:39 am2971d ago
When Iowa lawmakers consider what should be done to improve Iowa Medicaid, Disability Rights Iowa hopes people will be their …
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