The debate over Iowa’s minimum wage has reached a new pitch in Johnson County, where some members of the Board …
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The debate over Iowa’s minimum wage has reached a new pitch in Johnson County, where some members of the Board …
Marion Public Library Director Doug Raber had a question for the Marion City Council during its most recent work session. …
In Iowa, some prisoners are granted permission to participate in a work-release program with the stipulation they return to their …
During the past 18 months in Iowa, 11 men have been accused of killing women they knew or were intimately …
Iowa is a national and international leader in production of corn, soybeans, eggs and pork – even if much of …
We understand the need for law enforcement agencies to hold their cards close to the vest during an ongoing criminal …
While we agree that recent violent activity at the Lake Macbride beach area in Johnson County is unacceptable, we also …
It’s the story we all think we know: Population in most rural communities is declining, negatively impacting the local economy …
When classes begin in August, a southeast Iowa public school district will be among the first in the country to …
Just before the holiday weekend, Gov. Terry Branstad used his veto authority to reject a number of legislative expenditures, including …
The public and the judicial system both benefit from transparency in our courts. Keeping court proceedings open and accessible provides …
It’s difficult to talk about teenagers engaging in sexual activity. But it’s a public health issue Iowa communities of every …
Proponents of marriage equality celebrated a landmark victory last week as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that 14th Amendment due …
It’s not often we stop to consider the importance, impact and reach of a school district. Take the Cedar Rapids …
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