Would Swine Flu, by any other name, be less damaging to the nation’s agricultural economy? US Secretary of Agriculture TomVilsack …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 29, 2009 5:54 am6149d ago
Would Swine Flu, by any other name, be less damaging to the nation’s agricultural economy? US Secretary of Agriculture TomVilsack …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2009 3:39 pm6149d ago
Yeah, I know it’s been at least three full sleep cycles since the Iowa Legislature adjourned early Sunday morning, ending …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2009 5:34 am6150d ago
Well, my newspaper is not on the front stoop this morning. So, evidently, the post-gay marriage crumbling of our social …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 27, 2009 2:36 pm6150d ago
Fresh from Gov. Chet Culver’s office: GOVERNOR CULVER: THIS IS A TIME FOR PREVENTION AND FOR CAUTION • In a …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Apr. 27, 2009 5:53 am6151d ago
Took a little out-of-state siesta over the weekend, but have returned. It was nice for Marion to blow the tornado …
Staff Columnists Apr. 22, 2009 6:24 pm6155d ago
I’ll be out of commission the next few days. Grabbing a little R&R. Be back Monday.
Staff Columnists Apr. 22, 2009 5:32 am6156d ago
Today, President Obama makes his first Iowa visit since taking office, on Earth Day. I was so excited this morning …
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2009 3:01 pm6156d ago
A little housekeeping/shameless self promotion. I’m scheduled to be on WMT (AM 600) with Bob Bruce at 6:15 this evening. …
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2009 12:07 pm6156d ago
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 …
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2009 5:49 am6157d ago
Lee/Covering Iowa Politics’ Charlotte Eby and Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson have coverage of last night’s public hearing on changes …
Staff Columnists Apr. 20, 2009 3:14 pm6157d ago
Cal Wagner, 84, of Cedar Rapids called me today to tell me my 13-year-old Honda with 230,000 miles does not …
Staff Columnists Apr. 19, 2009 8:50 am6158d ago
So the other day, my wife sits me down for “the talk.” No, surprisingly, she’s not leaving. Apparently, according to …
Staff Columnists Apr. 17, 2009 11:43 am6160d ago
Around here, feral/displaced flood cats have been making news. But in New York City, it’s feral parakeets that are making …
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