Last year, several legislators pitched a bill that would allow state inspectors to follow up on complaints about so-called “puppy …
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Last year, several legislators pitched a bill that would allow state inspectors to follow up on complaints about so-called “puppy …
It’s said that there’s strength in numbers, and Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance is a fine example of the maxim. Since …
Selecting a site for a new Cedar Rapids Public Library is an issue on which we normally would take an …
OVER THE TOP: The Johnson County Salvation Army beat its Christmas goal of $225,000 by $42,108. Good news for an …
CURVEBALL: Iowa City’s search for a new city manager to replace Michael Lombardo, who was dismissed in April after less …
The state’s serious budget difficulties make it necessary for Iowa legislators to consider any and all ideas for saving scarce …
We think fighting to preserve historic landmarks is a valuable civic objective. But we fear there’s not much fight left …
Voters will have their say Tuesday on whether Janelle Rettig keeps her seat on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors …
Cedar Rapids Police Officer Jen Roberts reported for duty last week as Jefferson High School’s school resource officer. And on …
COE COACH: Steve Staker, head football coach at Coe College, was named the Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year …
CLOSED FOR BUSINESS: Blend Inc., which closed last week, is among hundreds of small businesses that eventually reopened in Cedar …
The Iowa Legislature reconvenes Monday for an election-year session that promises to be nasty and partisan. Still, we’re holding out …
Let’s face it – 2009 wasn’t exactly a lot of fun for Iowans. None of us need more reminders. Instead, …
Fire officials make a compelling case for new national codes requiring sprinklers in new one- and two- family homes. The …
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