Impressed by the Sinclair smokestack’s 6-1 City Council victory last week, I had to know how a towering pile of …
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Impressed by the Sinclair smokestack’s 6-1 City Council victory last week, I had to know how a towering pile of …
During the debate over whether to save or raze the Sinclair smokestack, preservationists often invoke the memory of Union Station. …
Two of three Democrats hoping to take on U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in the fall met for a forum last …
The details: Three Democratic U.S. Senate candidates have agreed to participate in a forum hosted by IowaPolitics.com at 7:30 p.m. May …
No matter how much you shine up a classic, there are going to be a few blemishes. You hope no …
Cedar Rapids City Council members, sans absent Mayor Ron Corbett and Pat Shey, starred last night in the latest episode …
Branding. I’m not a big fan. I’m no marketing expert, but paying some firm to develop an image seems like …
Iowa’s race for governor, muzzled for its own good. Mmmmph mmmmph. The Des Moines Register has been hammering away at …
If you work in downtown Cedar Rapids, as I do, what do you get cravings for when lunch rolls around? …
Linda Seger, who rebuilt her family’s flooded home on Cedar Rapids’ northwest side, sent me a video of this month’s Nashville flood. …
Cedar Rapids’ must-see CC is giving itself some R&R this summer. Mayor Ron Corbett asked and received permission from his …
My former English teacher, Donald Dye, won Live! with Regis and Kelly’s top teacher in the nation contest. Here’s a …
While driving Ella to preschool this AM, she engaged me in conversation. “Dad, why are they naked on top?” Ella, …
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