So I casually asked Cindy Golding about her plan to shut down our state government. OK, seriously. You’re a swell …
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So I casually asked Cindy Golding about her plan to shut down our state government. OK, seriously. You’re a swell …
What on earth would compel a good kid – an honor roll kid, a show choir kid, a kid who …
We’ve been hearing a lot of predictions that outside groups would turn the Senate District 18 special election race into the latest battleground …
So 1-3-12 is now set in stone. No, I’m not talking about Herman Cain’s plan for universal health care – …
Conventional wisdom used to be that there were two investments worth stretching to the limit for: homeownership and a college …
Liz Mathis greeted me with a handful of corn. She had been out talking to farmers in state Senate District …
No question, a large check and a tax break will get any company’s attention. But when it comes to economic …
Spent Wednesday evening with the good Democratic delegates of Senate District 18. They gathered at Hiawatha City Hall to officially …
It’s become clearer than a shot of cachaca that Jason Glass’ recent trip to Brazil was a mistake. The state’s …
Although the outline has been getting clearer over the past few months, Gov. Terry Branstad will officially unveil his education reform plan …
I’ve never seen a decorative, plant-filled roadway median carpet-bombed so swiftly and surgically. Credit Cedar Rapids Mayor Pro Tem Monica …
Despite a strong negative public reaction (including from yours truly), Iowa City economic development folks say they’re actually learning some …
Candidates in Senate District 18’s special election are learning a delicate dance. Lots of outside folks and groups want to …
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