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I almost called this blog post “Mike Porter, are you kidding me?” but I thought that might be a little …
Plugged-in Iowa City blogger John Deeth reportsthat Vice President Joe Biden will join Chet Culver for his Cedar Rapids campaign kick …
Iowa City Council members are on their way to further restricting panhandlers downtown, a move that’s got a lot of …
Ignoring the pundits who say they distinctly smell toasted Democrat whenever they see his poll numbers, Gov. Chet Culver is running for re-election …
I don’t know about you, but I’m in the mood for some good news today. And I found plenty. First, …
Many moons ago, when I was young and naive and super-self-centered, nearby breastfeeding made me uncomfortable. I admit it. But …
Warning, Iowa campers. Be on the lookout this summer for a nosy state senator checking tents. From Radio Iowa: A …
In Pella, of course. Sure, she once made fun of their proposed rain forest. But no hard feelings. It’s Tulip Time! From …
Three Republicans running for governor want to pull 13,000 kids out of state-funded preschool. Terry Branstad, Rod Roberts and Bob …
For your reading pleasure, here’s Attorney General Tom Miller’s release, fresh baked. Ft Dodge Campaign Statement
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, I listened to Flood Recovery Director Greg Eyerly’s presentation on millions of bucks the city will get …
Sigh. From The Gazette: DES MOINES – If Iowa voters got the chance to weigh in on the marriage issue …
Believe me, I get it – I’ve got a teenager at home, myself. Sometimes, a quick text message is the …
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