U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley recently offered what has become a rarity in American politics – big, bipartisan legislation to address …
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley recently offered what has become a rarity in American politics – big, bipartisan legislation to address …
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The controversy over Iowa schools’ disciplinary practices will linger on after a state board declined to take action this week. …
Staff Editorials Aug. 2, 2019 7:00 am2258d ago
Iowa’s rule requiring Statehouse politicians and staff to wait two years before engaging in lobbying activity has earned high marks …
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Staff Editorials Jul. 27, 2019 7:00 am2264d ago
Commercial hemp can be used to manufacture a number of products, including food, paper and famously strong rope, to name …
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Staff Editorials Jul. 26, 2019 12:59 pm2265d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds is mistaken if she thinks the controversy surrounding her recent personnel changes will blow over without a …
Staff Editorials Jul. 13, 2019 7:00 am2278d ago
Iowa’s medical cannabis laws are among the most dysfunctional in the nation, but Republican leaders have little sense of urgency …
Staff Editorials Jul. 6, 2019 7:00 am2285d ago
Under new recommendations for beach water quality issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, swimmers should be advised when levels …
Government & Politics Jul. 1, 2019 7:52 pm2289d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Following the first Democratic National Committee debates, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has picked up several endorsements …
Staff Editorials Jun. 30, 2019 7:00 am2291d ago
Eastern Iowa communities are posting encouraging results as they explore new ways to support people with barriers to adequate housing. …
Staff Editorials Jun. 20, 2019 11:45 am2301d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ apparently abrupt decision to replace her own Department of Human Services director this week left Iowans with …
Staff Editorials Jun. 14, 2019 1:37 pm2307d ago
Ten years ago, the creation of the Iowa Flood Center marked a milestone in the state’s recovery from severe flooding …
Staff Editorials Jun. 13, 2019 7:00 am2308d ago
President Donald Trump deserves credit for his recent move to ease regulations on ethanol sales, which has been a top …
Staff Editorials Jun. 8, 2019 7:00 am2313d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids’ use of a ‘community benefit” standard to justify providing tax breaks beyond its standard incentives …
Staff Editorials Jun. 7, 2019 6:00 am2314d ago
Spectator safety at sporting events seems to be a recurring concern in the public consciousness. Every so often, reports of …
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