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Welcome back to another year of Legislative Goodness. I’m joined by intrepid reporter Graph Stacker and political analyst Ima Payfordthiss. …
A bitter caucus aftertaste lingers for Iowa Democrats. Hillary Clinton backers watched their once invincible candidate blow an enormous polling …
Farewell, American political media industrial complex. Iowans have, at long last, caucused. You’re free to pull up your tents and …
Nearly two years ago Iowa Republicans made changes to protect the first-in-the-nation caucuses. Iowa Democrats must now do the same. …
National pundits pondering what a Donald Trump nomination means for the Republican Party and the nation have been reading the …
So Iowa’s caucuses are mere hours away. What a ride it’s been. Just think, babies born today were conceived back …
Thank goodness it’s nearly time to pitch the hay bales back in the barn. Presidential candidates – declared and exploring …
Todd Dorman, 24 Hour Dorman Last fall, I figured the debate in Cedar Rapids over restoring soil on building sites …
So Mike Huckabee isn’t a fan of polls. Sure, you’re probably thinking it’s no surprise Mr. Low Single Digits would …
Cedar Rapids is one of only five cities in the nation chosen for a federal demonstration project to help homeless …
There’s something terribly sordid about schilling for the guy that diminished the distinguished military career of your former presidential running …
So maybe the caucus campaign is driving you to drink. Here are some cocktails to try. Hillary’s Caucus Highball A …
Sometimes, when confronted with big challenges, people freeze. But not always. Brandon Carleton is a resident of the Quad Cities …
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