A reasonable compromise has been struck in the “Ed Thomas bill,” and we urge the Iowa Legislature to move it …
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A reasonable compromise has been struck in the “Ed Thomas bill,” and we urge the Iowa Legislature to move it …
It’s time for Iowa City councilors to tighten regulation of a burgeoning taxicab industry. Cabs are frequently used in this …
WORKING IT OUT: The University of Iowa is requiring all 13 of its student fraternities to have house directors on …
REBATE ANGST: Iowa’s Office of Energy Independence administered the federal stimulus appliance rebate program for the state’s $2.87 million share …
Hopes that Congress will forge major reforms to curb soaring health care costs and improve access to care have faded. …
There are still details to work out, but it looks like the Freedom Festival’s Fourth of July festivities, including fireworks, …
We don’t need the U.S. Postal Service as much anymore. And the last thing we need Congress to do is …
Once again, the question of who should be allowed inside Iowa City’s drinking establishments is before Iowa City councilors. And …
Dan Baldwin is a tough act to follow. Thankfully, his successor has qualifications that fit the challenge. Baldwin leaves an …
Seventeen years ago, then-President Bill Clinton commanded military leaders to adopt a controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding gay …
BREAK FOR SOLDIERS: Many eye surgeons in Iowa are offering members of the military reduced prices on vision correction surgery. …
MORE POVERTY: More Iowa children are living in poverty, according to the latest figures from Iowa Kids Count. In 2000, …
Fourth of July fireworks shooting into the summer evening above May’s Island traditionally have capped the Freedom Festival, Cedar Rapids’ …
Cedar Rapids took another important step toward flood recovery this week. The City Council voted 7-2 to build a new …
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