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There are many varieties of political gaffes. I enjoy the ones that are simply moments when a campaign’s painstakingly constructed …
So, Mr. President, I understand you’re coming to Davenport today to talk about manufacturing. Welcome back. And hey, as long as …
WATERLOO – I’ve been hearing for years about Michele Bachmann, the flame-throwing congresswoman from Minnesota, the sharp-tongued shrillinator from Stillwater. …
Remember last Wednesday, when I wrote that former Washington Elementary School Principal Terry Eisenbarth’s resignation means we’ll likely never get …
Did anyone else watch “Iowa’s Marriage Battleground” on IPTV this week? It aired Tuesday night and last night. I assume …
I’ve been getting a lot of feedback to Wednesday’s column about the resignation of Washington Elementary Principal Terry Eisenbarth in …
There’s been some talk around town this week about what to do with the Sinclair site. Rick Smith’s story on …
Binge drinking’s down to the lowest level in a decade, according to a report released today by the University of …
Washington Elementary School principal Terry Eisenbarth’s resignation shouldn’t be the end of investigations into claims that he bullied students and …
Gov. Terry Branstad’s staff says he has no plans for a state government shutdown, because there won’t be one. I …
Politico’s Roger Simon writes today about a new survey on incivility in America. It’s interesting stuff, so I recommend reading the whole piece. …
Sunday’s print column Maybe you heard about the new federal sunscreen rules coming out next year. They’ve received lots of …
Dads matter. That ought to go without saying. But despite the hard work of pro-father groups, this odd idea persists …
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