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The smashed houses now on an endless cable TV loop are a lot like the ones that line my neighborhood …
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Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m honored and humbled to have been invited to speak to you, the graduating …
The big tax deal rolled out yesterday at the Statehouse is taking lumps on the left. Iowa Citizens for Community …
Lawmakers come now to grace us with details of the big ‘ol tax deal: In the property tax area, the …
The governor’s state salary bill is out, including some proposed raises for elected officials. The Gazette’s Rod Boshart sent us …
Our state lawmakers may be nearing a big deal on taxes, but mum’s the word. James Q. Lynch does his …
The mayor poured cold water on congressional rumors. But the mayor pro tem just might be in. Cedar Rapids City …
Two child welfare bills are heading to Gov. Terry Branstad’s desk after this week; I hope for Iowa kids’ sake …
We still don’t know all there is to know about the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to secretly grab piles …
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