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Staff Columnists May. 10, 2010 9:40 am5708d ago
I don’t know about you, but I’m in the mood for some good news today. And I found plenty. First, …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 8, 2010 12:01 am5711d ago
Many moons ago, when I was young and naive and super-self-centered, nearby breastfeeding made me uncomfortable. I admit it. But …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 7, 2010 11:59 am5711d ago
Warning, Iowa campers. Be on the lookout this summer for a nosy state senator checking tents. From Radio Iowa: A …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 7, 2010 11:30 am5711d ago
In Pella, of course. Sure, she once made fun of their proposed rain forest. But no hard feelings. It’s Tulip Time! From …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 6, 2010 6:12 am5713d ago
Three Republicans running for governor want to pull 13,000 kids out of state-funded preschool. Terry Branstad, Rod Roberts and Bob …
Staff Columnists May. 5, 2010 2:32 pm5713d ago
For your reading pleasure, here’s Attorney General Tom Miller’s release, fresh baked. Ft Dodge Campaign Statement
Staff Columnists May. 5, 2010 2:04 pm5713d ago
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, I listened to Flood Recovery Director Greg Eyerly’s presentation on millions of bucks the city will get …
Staff Columnists May. 5, 2010 10:39 am5713d ago
Sigh. From The Gazette: DES MOINES – If Iowa voters got the chance to weigh in on the marriage issue …
Staff Columnists May. 5, 2010 10:10 am5713d ago
Believe me, I get it – I’ve got a teenager at home, myself. Sometimes, a quick text message is the …
Staff Columnists May. 5, 2010 9:22 am5713d ago
The once and perhaps future Gov. Terry Branstad met with The Des Moines Register’s editorial board Tuesday. He proposed creating …
Staff Columnists May. 4, 2010 12:20 pm5714d ago
Anyone else getting that 2008 feeling watching the heart of Nashville fill up with brown water from the swollen Cumberland River? …
Staff Columnists May. 3, 2010 5:08 pm5715d ago
You’d have to drive 194 miles from Cedar Rapids to eat Iowa’s best hamburger, according to the Iowa Beef Industry …
Staff Columnists May. 3, 2010 4:30 pm5715d ago
I checked out the Cedar Rapids’ City Council’s personnel committee meeting this afternoon. All four members were present, including Monica …
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