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Donald Trump, flanked by eight lighted trees, promised us he’d bring back Christmas. ‘You know what I’m going to say …
My hometown became the epicenter in the drug war debate, for just a moment last week. Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies …
There’s a persistent rumbling of how Chicago transplants are to blame for just about every negative trend in Eastern Iowa. …
Parades, free meals and organized ceremonies took place Friday as Iowans observed Veterans Day. That leaves this day, the actual …
Iowa Republicans aren’t going to let you forget it – when it comes to putting women in top government jobs, …
I have been to many election night parties, but I’ve never seen one like I saw this week in Iowa City. …
Tony Miano spends one day a week in downtown Iowa City, promoting his pro-police Christian ministry. On Wednesday afternoon, I …
In the race to pick Cedar Rapids’ next mayor, Monica Vernon and Brad Hart won the right Tuesday to face …
DES MOINES – Sex educators who gathered here last week for an annual conference have reason to be concerned. Iowa’s …
As Election Day creeps into Cedar Rapids like fog, the hazy race for mayor is all questions and no answers. …
Recent social media initiatives have shown how prevalent sexual harassment and assault are, and that’s left some men (and women) …
Iowa City progressives are attempting a full City Council sweep in next week’s election. Two years ago, Iowa City voters …
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