State transportation officials have been catching a little flak from some lawmakers for spending scarce bucks, “less than $100,000,” on …
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State transportation officials have been catching a little flak from some lawmakers for spending scarce bucks, “less than $100,000,” on …
The number of public meetings of one type or another I’ve covered over the years is countless. A guy gets …
Gov. Terry Branstad cooked up a decidedly upbeat Condition of the State speech today. It had plenty of homegrown Iowa …
Marion’s City Council will dig into the dispute over Mayor Allen “Snooks” Bouska’s residency tonight. If you’ve never been to …
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So the Iowa State Fair Board has dumped its idea for forcing fairgoers to use tickets instead of cash to …
By Todd Dorman —- Editor’s note: This column was written before it was announced that Mariannette Miller-Meeks had resigned from …
The Iowa State Fair appears to be committing New Coke. Maybe you’re too young to remember when Coca Cola chucked …
So how’s the “polar vortex” treating you? That, according to a multitude of media outlets, is what we are experiencing …
So I called state Sen. Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines, today to see if she’s nearing a decision on running for …
Here are the top 10 most-viewed posts of the year here at 24 Hour Dorman. 1. Forecasts, apprehension and flood …
Here in Chainotopia, it’s hard to see a good local restaurant go. We lost a few in 2013. But we …
Maybe I watched too much football and basketball over the holiday, but I think 2014 will be all about the …
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