Took a little out-of-state siesta over the weekend, but have returned. It was nice for Marion to blow the tornado …
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Took a little out-of-state siesta over the weekend, but have returned. It was nice for Marion to blow the tornado …
I’ll be out of commission the next few days. Grabbing a little R&R. Be back Monday.
Today, President Obama makes his first Iowa visit since taking office, on Earth Day. I was so excited this morning …
A little housekeeping/shameless self promotion. I’m scheduled to be on WMT (AM 600) with Bob Bruce at 6:15 this evening. …
I’m misty with memories about legislative shutdowns, especially now that I’m headquartered 130 miles to the east of Statehouse shenanigans. I must rely …
Lee/Covering Iowa Politics’ Charlotte Eby and Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson have coverage of last night’s public hearing on changes …
Cal Wagner, 84, of Cedar Rapids called me today to tell me my 13-year-old Honda with 230,000 miles does not …
So the other day, my wife sits me down for “the talk.” No, surprisingly, she’s not leaving. Apparently, according to …
Around here, feral/displaced flood cats have been making news. But in New York City, it’s feral parakeets that are making …
Often, debate on important issues of the day breaks out spontaneously at breakfast. Here’s the latest. Earlier this week, the …
Technical problems at my home place sort of scuttled today’s Friday reads. But I do want to call your attention …
There’s been a fair amount of grumbling from the right about how the media somehow under-counted crowds at yesterday’s tea party …
Say what you will about those jokers at City Hall, but I think they hired the right police chief. I’ve …
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