Iowa’s race for governor, and it’s not over until we decide it is. All is Well! — Political journos across Iowa were …
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Iowa’s race for governor, and it’s not over until we decide it is. All is Well! — Political journos across Iowa were …
MANCHESTER – It was gubernatorial speed-dating night at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Five Republican candidates for governor showed up to …
Iowa wrestling icon Dan Gable delivered some interesting insights on his brief foray into politics years ago to a group of Delaware County Republicans …
Has it really been a year? Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised that so much and so little seems to have …
Dear Dr. Compassion, Is it ever OK to shout “You Lie!” at someone? Sincerely, Wary in What Cheer Well, Wary, …
After a week of vacation, including a trek to my wife’s homeland for her high school reunion, I’m trying to …
Johnson County Recorder Kim Painter stood on firm ground this spring when she urged colleagues to comply with orders to …
My vacation continues. Here’s a rerun from June, 5, 2008. (Note: I took a lot of guff at the time …
From Feb. 24, 2008: Old School Dives Alpine Tap Room, Des Moines Small, dark joint on Ingersoll Ave. During my …
From Feb. 25, 2009 Imagine my surprise this week when I found out my youngest daughter is a well-known smuggler. …
A few hours after President Barack Obama‘s address to the nation‘s school children on Tuesday, things seemed to be going …
I’m on vacation this week, so I’m running a few 24-Hour Dorman posts from the past. From Dec. 7, 2007. …
From the toast of Rome to meeting his Waterloo. A year ago, Barack Obama was striding from behind that famous …
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