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Ray and Jean Petrzelka are grateful someone is working to save a big piece of their life story. That someone …
So did you hear the one about the school board that held a meeting 200 miles from home? Well, a …
It’s hard not to optimistic when it’s going to be nearly 70 degrees today. Maybe that’s why The Gazette tops …
The Cedar Rapids City Council is in the market for a “Flood CEO.” I think it’s a fine idea.But I’m …
Gov, Culver started a statewide tour today to sell his $750 million bonding plan, which he says will create 30,000 …
“It seems like a really good price.” Cedar Rapids City Council member Monica Vernon, commenting during Wednesday’s meeting on the …
Maybe you remember my post a couple of weeks ago, detailing my 3-year-old daughter’s attempts to smuggle small items to daycare …
Gov. Chet Culver announced details of his $750 million bonding initiative this morning, with big bucks for transportation, disaster recovery …
First, the red lights. Drivers around these parts will be smiling for red light traffic enforcement cameras by June, according …
Top Democrats in the Iowa Senate think the country would be better off without the Electoral College deciding presidential elections.They …
I was reading this New York Times article this morning (in the print edition, yes, they still print news) about an …
When it comes to playing keep-away and dodging the political tough stuff, Gov. Chet Culver has serious skills. I was …
Biodiesel boosters are pushing for a bill in the Legislature that would force Iowa fuel marketers to discontinue the sale …
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