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Iowa Republicans have been concerned that Gov. Terry Branstad’s hopes of beating Gov. Chet Culver might be dashed by a …
The way we use the word, “enough” means bare minimum: Good enough for government work, tall enough to ride the …
Retailers are pulling pungent, fermented tea off store shelves for fear it’s actually full of booze. Its very popular. Now …
There’s been a lot of talk about the need for new ramps and free parking, etc., in downtown Cedar Rapids. …
Iowans for Responsible Government, the sneaky group that tried to convince Iowa Republicans that Terry Branstad is a big ‘ol liberal, was …
The Downtown District is making adjustments to accommodate swelling crowds at Cedar Rapids’ downtown farmers’ market. The next one is Saturday. …
Longtime City Hall watcher/critic Carol Martin came to the lectern during public comment time Tuesday night for the first time since the …
The plinth made a valiant last stand. Once more, for your information, the “plinth” is the 41-and-a-half-foot brick base of …
Iowa City Council members made a smart move when they voted Monday to establish a police substation in southeastern Iowa …
Cedar Rapids Medical District consultant John Helbling sent out a press release today on two public informational meetings on the …
Linn County Supervisor Brent Oleson has an interesting assessment on his blog of the board’s meeting last week with the …
So I read in the Monday paper that video games are distracting our youths. An Iowa State University study found …
I’m now coming to you from the heart of the Grant Wood Cultural District. I will try to sound more …
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