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Ring … Ring … Ring. Hello, this is the city of Cedar Rapids’ automated speed enforcement system collections division. It’s …
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How did we move from supposed outrage about undercover videos regarding the use of fetal tissue in medical research, to …
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The Week – an irregular feature, back by no demand whatsoever. CAUCUS COW HAS MUCH AT STEAK – Comes now …
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So our governor’s words have come back to haunt him, and this time the punches are coming from his right. …
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The first U.S. visit by Pope Francis made clear that most Americans have finally sat aside anti-Catholic prejudice, a process …
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In my humble opinion, Bill’s Drinking Establishment in Marion was a perfect bar. It was uncomplicated and unpretentious. It was …
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Six months have passed since federal authorities labeled an Iowa City pastor as one of the ‘worst of the worst,” …
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WATERLOO – Just 20 miles from New Hartford, where U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley famously farms, mows his lawn and crafts …
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So Linn County Supervisor Brent Oleson has switched teams. ‘Yeah, I re-registered to vote on Friday as a Democrat,” said …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asked to create a mental image of the people most likely to participate in a national rural …
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It’s amazing how much can pile up when you’re out of town for a few days, isn’t it? Below are …
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TRUMPCOMING 2015 – The Register of Des Moines reports that Republican Presidential Candidate and billionaire hat designer Donald Trump will …
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Amy Foster, stormwater coordinator for the city of Coralville, points to a recently constructed housing subdivision in her city as …
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