As clarifications go, this one was costly, and maddening. Earlier this month, Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham said a …
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As clarifications go, this one was costly, and maddening. Earlier this month, Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham said a …
President Donald Trump is flouting the democratic process with his emergency declaration to fund border security projects beyond what’s been …
Eastern Iowa businesses and nonprofits are getting creative to meet the region’s growing workforce demands. This editorial board has repeatedly …
State lawmakers approved a 2.06 percent increase in basic state aid to K-12 public schools this week, providing about $79 …
Iowa House leaders made a mistake when they denied media credentials to a prominent Iowa political commentator last month. Laura …
For more than 20 years Iowa lawmakers have taken refuge behind a federal ban on female cutting. But with the …
It’s been a recurring theme around these parts for years. The city of Cedar Rapids and Linn County government need …
It is important not to understate the significance of the judicial reform package introduced by Republican legislators this week. A …
Cedar Rapids’ controversial highway speed cameras are legal, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled once again last week. That doesn’t mean …
Gov. Kim Reynolds talked about a number of issues during a meeting with our editorial board this week. But she …
The U.S. Constitution provides that the president ‘shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, …
Extremely cold weather can have extreme consequences. Most Iowans have internalized the common recommendations to dress in layers and keep …
Last week Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady urged lawmakers to embrace hope while planning the future of the …
Not long after the 2019 legislative session got underway, the Iowa Senate took a misguided step backward on transparency and …
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