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The first debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates is Wednesday in Sioux City. But it will be off-limits to the public and …
I’m not much for writing about anniversaries. But I read Jennifer Hemmingsen’s take on the anniversary of the Iowa Supreme …
Gov. Chet Culver commended Democratic legislative leaders today for blocking efforts to put a gay marriage ban in the state …
About a year ago, I was talking with a friend about the Varnum v. Brien ruling. He’s gay, I’m not. …
Dubuque welcomes its new Hormel plant today. The Big Lug is on hand, along with other dignitaries. Maybe you’re like me, …
The Iowa Legislature has adjourned. But just before leaving, the Iowa House made sure to send a little parting gift …
The Republican State Central Committee voted last night to hold the June state GOP convention in Des Moines. Sioux City …
In a year or so, we’ve gone from skin in the game to steel in the spine. Cedar Rapids passed …
The Iowa Department of Public Health, the keeper of our state’s vital statistics, has a new report on marriage licenses …
Critics of health care reform worry it will bankrupt the country. I’m worried that the overheated debate swirling around the …
Iowa City Councilors finally seem to be putting their collective feet down when it comes to underage drinking in bars …
The sports metaphors, the applause lines, the simplifications, the wait – It was two hours from the moment the bomb …
Just got out of the University of Iowa Field House, where President Obama stopped by to sell the health care …
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