Recent arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in an Indiana civil asset forfeiture case are a reminder that Iowa’s work …
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Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Dec. 6, 2018 9:30 am2564d ago
Recent arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in an Indiana civil asset forfeiture case are a reminder that Iowa’s work …
Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Dec. 2, 2018 9:00 am2568d ago
Government checks from the Trump administration’s farm bailout are hitting mailboxes, causing frustration both for farmers and taxpayers. President Donald …
Staff Editorials Dec. 1, 2018 5:00 am2569d ago
Cedar Rapids marked another milestone this week in its decadelong effort to build permanent flood protection along the Cedar River. …
Staff Editorials Nov. 30, 2018 5:30 am2570d ago
Iowa finds itself in sparse company on a key voting rights issue. Along with Kentucky, we are the only states …
Staff Editorials Nov. 29, 2018 7:55 am2571d ago
Iowans have fewer numbers to toss around while discussing the effects of privatized Medicaid, but are no closer to answers …
Staff Editorials Nov. 23, 2018 3:30 am2577d ago
You have choices this holiday shopping season. Americans are bombarded with more buying options than ever, supposedly making the shopping …
Staff Editorials Nov. 18, 2018 7:50 am2582d ago
Most Iowans have plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. We live in relatively prosperous times, in a relatively …
Staff Editorials Nov. 17, 2018 3:30 am2583d ago
When it comes to voting, Iowans are fortunate. Voters can participate on Election Day at local polling stations, of course. …
Staff Editorials Nov. 16, 2018 9:00 am2584d ago
Just a few weeks ago, we argued in this space that ‘Cedar Rapids can and should do more to protect …
Staff Editorials Nov. 15, 2018 6:20 am2585d ago
It usually makes us proud when a fellow Iowan is elevated to an important role in government. However, the recent …
Staff Editorials Nov. 9, 2018 9:30 am2591d ago
Are Iowa policymakers serious about helping suffering patients access medical marijuana? We’re beginning to doubt it. The state board charged …
Staff Editorials Nov. 8, 2018 7:00 am2592d ago
Another Election Day has come and gone. And while there is no doubt voters have spoken, less clear is what …
Staff Editorials Nov. 4, 2018 8:45 am2596d ago
It may be easy for many Iowans to take the right to vote for granted. Polls are open for nearly …
Staff Editorials Nov. 3, 2018 10:00 am2597d ago
Nearly three months ago parents, responding to a brawl at an apartment complex on Cedar Rapids’ southwest side, pleaded for …
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