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While it’s possible to look back on 2016 as a single year, doing so doesn’t provide clarity. The past year …
Replicas of the residents of the mythical Island of the Misfit Toys have graced a windowsill my home office for …
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE RED-BLUE FRONT (Dec. 25) – Fighters on both sides of this interminable conflict between partisans in red …
Before your turkey leftovers can be turned into sandwiches and soup, the war of words begins. The cashier that wishes …
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett says he isn’t running for re-election in 2017. But he might seek the Republican nomination …
As the nation prepares for its next transition of power, it appears everything old and discredited is new again. Senate …
There are some of you who would, no doubt, argue the best words to describe 2016 would not be appropriate …
Instead of tackling a host of thorny issues before the state, lawmakers are poised to offer a solution to a …
While we’re out making our lists and checking them twice over the next few festive weeks, Ron Corbett will be …
Cold temperatures and snow showers didn’t keep rural community leaders off the roads Thursday. Opportunities to learn firsthand about grant …
More ideas on how Cedar Rapids can attract and sustain affordable and supportive housing were introduced Wednesday, but it remains …
What’s missing is what’s troubling about Tuesday’s announcement that a grand jury decided not to indict a Cedar Rapids Police …
So the man from Lake Mills might become our man in Beijing. Twists and turns, folks. If a swirl of …
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