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More than one way to advance marijuana in Iowa Legislature…

More than one way to advance marijuana in Iowa Legislature…

Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Jan. 15, 2021 9:18 am

Political support for full marijuana legalization in Iowa has never been greater. Five state senators and 16 state representatives, all …

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Two pandemics: One dry and one very wet

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Reynolds’ thank you to Iowa public schools: Mandates and vouchers

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Gov. Kim Reynolds lavished praise on Iowa’s public schools during her Condition of the State address Tuesday night, using a …

Trump loyalists feel betrayed by Iowa Republicans. They’re not wrong.

Trump loyalists feel betrayed by Iowa Republicans. They’re not wrong.

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For a few hours last week, it seemed like elite Republicans finally had had enough of President Donald Trump and …

Shouting about fictional ‘fraud’ is fun until a mob storms…

Shouting about fictional ‘fraud’ is fun until a mob storms…

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As the year approaches a merciful end, it’s time to ponder the words that described and defined 2020. Are you …

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