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In March of 2018, a classical music composer in Ohio wrote the following, as part of a larger comment on …
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Monday’s debate showed us why this race really shouldn’t be over, regardless of what the polls tells us.
Althea Cole Staff Columnists Oct. 16, 2022 7:00 am1225d ago
Some voters who vote by mail may need to be extra mindful of the updated rules
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So the voting starts on Wednesday, folks. And your fall color forecast predicts the state could be even redder when …
Sofia DeMartino Staff Columnists Oct. 27, 2022 2:55 pm1213d ago
Bernie Prokop had a rough start in life. The youngest of four boys, Bernie lost his mother when she passed …
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They’re really simple questions. “Do you disavow the proliferation of baseless election claims about the 2020 election? Why or why …
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Editor’s note: Traditionally, The Gazette editorial board has met face-to-face, or by Zoom, with candidates running in local legislative elections. …
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Most, not all, of Iowa’s delegation supports ending proxy voting
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This past week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the Clean Water Act. My congresswoman, U.S. …
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Our top science brains released their annual Iowa Climate Statement on Wednesday, and it’s kind of a no-brainer. Trees are …
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Iowa Democrats are hoping legal edibles can turn their candidates into electables. When Iowa House Democrats recently unveiled their election …
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The Iowa Democratic Party is set to recognize the leader of the Linn County Democrats at their annual Hall of …
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Stop queerbaiting. For those of you that don’t know, queerbaiting is a marketing technique used to make consumers believe the …
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