Iowans for Responsible Government, the sneaky group that tried to convince Iowa Republicans that Terry Branstad is a big ‘ol liberal, was …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jul. 15, 2010 1:16 pm5642d ago
Iowans for Responsible Government, the sneaky group that tried to convince Iowa Republicans that Terry Branstad is a big ‘ol liberal, was …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jul. 14, 2010 3:50 pm5643d ago
The Downtown District is making adjustments to accommodate swelling crowds at Cedar Rapids’ downtown farmers’ market. The next one is Saturday. …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jul. 14, 2010 9:50 am5643d ago
Longtime City Hall watcher/critic Carol Martin came to the lectern during public comment time Tuesday night for the first time since the …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jul. 14, 2010 9:27 am5643d ago
The plinth made a valiant last stand. Once more, for your information, the “plinth” is the 41-and-a-half-foot brick base of …
Staff Columnists Jul. 13, 2010 7:39 pm5644d ago
Iowa City Council members made a smart move when they voted Monday to establish a police substation in southeastern Iowa …
Staff Columnists Jul. 13, 2010 12:06 pm5644d ago
Cedar Rapids Medical District consultant John Helbling sent out a press release today on two public informational meetings on the …
Staff Columnists Jul. 13, 2010 10:15 am5644d ago
Linn County Supervisor Brent Oleson has an interesting assessment on his blog of the board’s meeting last week with the …
Staff Columnists Jul. 13, 2010 9:02 am5644d ago
So I read in the Monday paper that video games are distracting our youths. An Iowa State University study found …
Staff Columnists Jul. 12, 2010 3:48 pm5645d ago
I’m now coming to you from the heart of the Grant Wood Cultural District. I will try to sound more …
Staff Columnists Jul. 12, 2010 2:50 pm5645d ago
You may remember I wrote last week about FEMA’s abrupt decision to essentially scrap planned reimbursements to the city of Cedar …
Staff Columnists Jul. 10, 2010 5:22 pm5647d ago
It’s a little late for Cedar Rapids landlords to start complaining about tougher rules on how they do business. After …
Staff Columnists Jul. 8, 2010 2:30 pm5649d ago
So the city has made an official $1.5 million bid for the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel in downtown Cedar …
Staff Columnists Jul. 8, 2010 12:44 pm5649d ago
Terry Branstad’s running mate, state Sen. Kim Reynolds, was caught this week trying to honestly navigate a difficult issue without a …
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