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As a state senator, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, voted to put the Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund …
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Calling these three Cedar Rapids women who will be part of the Women’s March on Washington ‘precious snowflakes” is a …
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Terry Branstad says he wants smaller, smarter state government. And his final Condition of the State address certainly was smallish. …
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I must admit I’m with the ‘stache on this one. ‘Considering the difficult budget decisions we’re faced with this year, …
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Secretary of State Paul Pate says a slate of expensive proposals will clinch the future integrity of Iowa elections. Now …
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Cedar Rapids city leaders would appreciate it if legislators speeding to ban automated traffic enforcement cameras would, at the very …
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