The once and perhaps future Gov. Terry Branstad met with The Des Moines Register’s editorial board Tuesday. He proposed creating …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 5, 2010 9:22 am5777d ago
The once and perhaps future Gov. Terry Branstad met with The Des Moines Register’s editorial board Tuesday. He proposed creating …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 4, 2010 12:20 pm5778d ago
Anyone else getting that 2008 feeling watching the heart of Nashville fill up with brown water from the swollen Cumberland River? …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 3, 2010 5:08 pm5779d ago
You’d have to drive 194 miles from Cedar Rapids to eat Iowa’s best hamburger, according to the Iowa Beef Industry …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 3, 2010 4:30 pm5779d ago
I checked out the Cedar Rapids’ City Council’s personnel committee meeting this afternoon. All four members were present, including Monica …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 3, 2010 12:44 pm5779d ago
Some reaction to Saturday’s gubernatorial debate: Bleeding Heartland has an extensive post detailing how each of the hopefuls, Terry Branstad, Bob Vander …
Staff Columnists May. 2, 2010 12:01 am5780d ago
Ending the culture of delay could result in some delay. We ask for your patience. Your city is very important …
Staff Columnists May. 1, 2010 6:49 pm5780d ago
Republican candidates for governor Rod Roberts, Bob Vander Plaats and Terry Branstad debated in Cedar Rapids this afternoon. I was …
Staff Columnists May. 1, 2010 10:26 am5781d ago
How should schools investigate when a teacher is accused of sexual abuse and misconduct involving students? In talking to school …
Staff Columnists Apr. 30, 2010 2:53 pm5782d ago
I talked to some local superintendents last week to find out more about how they handle investigations within their districts. …
Staff Columnists Apr. 30, 2010 1:53 pm5782d ago
Iowa’s race for governor, May Day! May Day! Praising Arizona— Republican candidate for Gov. Bob Vander Plaats is a big …
Staff Columnists Apr. 29, 2010 10:18 am5783d ago
This greeted me in my in-box this morning. From Iowans for Tax Relief: I-JOBS Contract With Frew Nations Group Needs Review …
Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2010 10:07 am5784d ago
Last week’s statement by the Benton Community School District presents a perfect case study in how school districts should not …
Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2010 10:05 am5784d ago
The state Department of Education offers schools guidance when it comes to investigations into suspected teacher abuse involving students. The …
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