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I’ve been debating for a couple of days whether to write anything about the tornado that smashed Parkersburg and parts of …
Today’s $4 word, from the Urban Dictionary STAYCATION — A vacation that is spent at one’s home enjoying all that …
Democratic front-runner Barack Obama stood on an Iowa stage Tuesday night, delivering a rousing speech to a big crowd at …
Date: Friday, May 16 Location: Cedar Valley Trail near downtown Level: Minor I was walking along the trail around midday …
My column on the Postville immigration raid drew quite a bit of mail. Most agreed with me that congressional paralysis …
Let this be a cautionary tale for our local local pierogi peddlers, or any dancing kolaches. From the St. Petersburg …
From Radio Iowa: Iowa’s 42-year-old chief executive is ranked near the top of a list of the nation’s “sexiest” governors. …
POSTVILLE – The sprawling Agriprocessors packing plant on the outskirts of town is imposing and intimidating even if you don’t …
One of the many pleasures of heading south to visit my wife’s family in Southern Illinois, as we did last …
Chicago Tribune Columnist John Kass gives men everywhere permission to skip the “Sex and the City” movie, even if their significant …
Leaving this afternoon for a long weekend. Check back next week.
Gazette county government beat writer Adam Belz wants your take on the hot Democratic primary race for Linn County auditor between …
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