The University of Iowa has come out squarely against public peeing. For years, apparently, it was unclear exactly how the …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 19, 2010 12:01 am5671d ago
The University of Iowa has come out squarely against public peeing. For years, apparently, it was unclear exactly how the …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 18, 2010 2:52 pm5671d ago
So at 8:02 a.m. this morning, I turned 40. I immediately shotguned a can of Ensure and chased some dang …
Staff Columnists Aug. 18, 2010 12:53 pm5672d ago
The water’s nearly boiling in Corridor water coolers this week from the debate about the University of Iowa’s plans to …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 18, 2010 10:11 am5672d ago
I had planned to check out Republican candidate for governor Terry Branstad’s economic development announcement in Marion Tuesday. My immune …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 17, 2010 9:43 am5673d ago
I was sick Monday and I’m feeling pretty lousy again today. So not much blogging will be done. Unfortunately, today …
Staff Columnists Aug. 16, 2010 3:11 pm5673d ago
A couple weeks ago, I wrote a column gushing about the University of Iowa’s new $70 million, 20,000-square-foot Campus Recreation and Wellness …
Staff Columnists Aug. 15, 2010 12:01 am5675d ago
I wouldn’t declare Gov. Chet Culver’s re-election campaign dead just yet. But I would recommend getting its affairs in order. …
Staff Columnists Aug. 13, 2010 12:56 pm5677d ago
It’s Friday. It’s Hot. There are a lot of big, important questions to be asked on many fronts, but I’m …
Staff Columnists Aug. 12, 2010 10:25 am5678d ago
One thing I missed in yesterday’s unveiling of “Iowa for Freedom,” Bob Vander Plaats’ new Iowa Supreme Court justice removal …
Staff Columnists Aug. 12, 2010 9:15 am5678d ago
Some Cedar Rapids City Council members are worried about the city’s curb appeal. They’re concerned that we’ve put out tattered welcome …
Staff Columnists Aug. 11, 2010 3:44 pm5678d ago
A well-deserved honor for a great woman: Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees Announced (DES MOINES) Four remarkable women will …
Staff Columnists Aug. 11, 2010 3:35 pm5678d ago
I lived in Ames for six years before moving to Eastern Iowa, and it’s been surreal today reading/watching flooding updates …
Staff Columnists Aug. 11, 2010 3:09 pm5678d ago
Former and future Gov. Terry Branstad’s campaign spokesman tells The Register of Des Moines that his boss won’t be dabbling …
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