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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 5, 2010 12:49 pm5807d ago
When a quirk of climatic fate deals you 80 degrees on the first day of April, you can’t stay in …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 2, 2010 3:13 pm5810d ago
Iowa’s race for governor, subject to blackout. Check your local listings. Story of the Week Live Streaming SUX less than a …
Staff Columnists Apr. 2, 2010 8:39 am5810d ago
I got mostly positive feedback about Wednesday’s column on the anniversary of Varnum v. Brien – readers saying they agreed …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 1, 2010 9:29 pm5810d ago
So I guess my gut was right. KTIV has decided to air its Republican gubernatorial debate live online. Good call. …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 1, 2010 11:05 am5811d ago
The first debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates is Wednesday in Sioux City. But it will be off-limits to the public and …
Staff Columnists Apr. 1, 2010 9:52 am5811d ago
I’m not much for writing about anniversaries. But I read Jennifer Hemmingsen’s take on the anniversary of the Iowa Supreme …
Staff Columnists Mar. 31, 2010 3:22 pm5812d ago
Gov. Chet Culver commended Democratic legislative leaders today for blocking efforts to put a gay marriage ban in the state …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 5:07 pm5813d ago
About a year ago, I was talking with a friend about the Varnum v. Brien ruling. He’s gay, I’m not. …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 3:25 pm5813d ago
Dubuque welcomes its new Hormel plant today. The Big Lug is on hand, along with other dignitaries. Maybe you’re like me, …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 1:57 pm5813d ago
The Iowa Legislature has adjourned. But just before leaving, the Iowa House made sure to send a little parting gift …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 10:20 am5813d ago
The Republican State Central Committee voted last night to hold the June state GOP convention in Des Moines. Sioux City …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 9:48 am5813d ago
In a year or so, we’ve gone from skin in the game to steel in the spine. Cedar Rapids passed …
Staff Columnists Mar. 29, 2010 4:38 pm5814d ago
The Iowa Department of Public Health, the keeper of our state’s vital statistics, has a new report on marriage licenses …
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