Hey, can you guess which state bordering the Mississippi River, starting with the letter “I,” strengthened its freedom of information …
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Hey, can you guess which state bordering the Mississippi River, starting with the letter “I,” strengthened its freedom of information …
U.S. Rep. Steve King disagrees with the Iowa Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling and wants Iowans to vote on a …
The swastika just won’t die. There they were again Sunday morning, this time painted on 80 cars and some houses …
The Illinois Senate approved legislation yesterday that would legalize marijuana for medical uses. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The measure …
Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron and county staffers visited The Gazette’s editorial board this afternoon to discuss issues surrounding the possibility of …
Gov. Chet Culver wielded his veto pen just before a midnight deadline last night to take final actions on the …
So what are Iowa politicos saying about President Obama’s nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United …
Finally got most of the Dorman family “Participation Garden” planted over the holiday weekend. The Obamas have a “Victory Garden” …
Since the flood, temporary has become the new permanent in Cedar Rapids. So we might as well have a temporary …
Years ago living in Sioux City, I went to many minor league ball games. The hometown Explorers play in the …
Charcoal or Gas? I’m a charcoal guy. Always have been. I understand the gas grill convenience argument. But I’m just not …
I really like the feature The Des Moines Register has been running since December, “Old-Time Photo of the Day.” I …
Jeff Morgan, spokesman for the State Historical Society, says a state effort to save tattered battle flags carried home by Iowans from …
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