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Todd Dorman
I’m a columnist, editorial writer and blogger for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I write about local and state government, politics, social issues, children, dogs, barbecue, or whatever shiny thing catches my woefully short attention span. I’ve been here since October 2007, after covering the Statehouse for nearly a decade, and my blog has been online since November 2007. I was student body president of my high school in 1988-89 and that’s the last time I’ll run for anything. Except maybe a free beer or an ice cream truck. Sign up for my Pints & Politics newsletter, or watch my podcast.
Latest Articles by Todd Dorman
Staff Columnists Apr. 7, 2010 4:32 pm5638d ago
Too bad candidates never chuck the rules and debate without a net. Candidates for governor Terry Branstad, Rod Roberts and …
Staff Columnists Apr. 7, 2010 10:09 am5638d ago
The Cedar Rapids City Council now owns the city’s flood recovery effort. We won’t have Jim Prosser and those infamous …
Staff Columnists Apr. 6, 2010 11:27 am5639d ago
Republican candidate for governor Terry Branstad unveiled an economic growth plan Monday. Rival Bob Vander Plaats is out today with …
Staff Columnists Apr. 6, 2010 9:52 am5639d ago
Maybe Mayor Ron Corbett wasn’t committing a fib of ambition. Last year, while the Republican former House speaker was running …
Staff Columnists Apr. 5, 2010 1:52 pm5640d ago
National Journal has a good overview piece on Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary and the battle between Terry “Mitt Romney” Branstad and …
Staff Columnists Apr. 5, 2010 12:49 pm5640d ago
When a quirk of climatic fate deals you 80 degrees on the first day of April, you can’t stay in …
Staff Columnists Apr. 2, 2010 3:13 pm5643d ago
Iowa’s race for governor, subject to blackout. Check your local listings. Story of the Week Live Streaming SUX less than a …
Staff Columnists Apr. 1, 2010 9:29 pm5644d ago
So I guess my gut was right. KTIV has decided to air its Republican gubernatorial debate live online. Good call. …
Staff Columnists Apr. 1, 2010 11:05 am5644d ago
The first debate between Republican gubernatorial candidates is Wednesday in Sioux City. But it will be off-limits to the public and …
Staff Columnists Apr. 1, 2010 9:52 am5644d ago
I’m not much for writing about anniversaries. But I read Jennifer Hemmingsen’s take on the anniversary of the Iowa Supreme …
Staff Columnists Mar. 31, 2010 3:22 pm5645d ago
Gov. Chet Culver commended Democratic legislative leaders today for blocking efforts to put a gay marriage ban in the state …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 3:25 pm5646d ago
Dubuque welcomes its new Hormel plant today. The Big Lug is on hand, along with other dignitaries. Maybe you’re like me, …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 1:57 pm5646d ago
The Iowa Legislature has adjourned. But just before leaving, the Iowa House made sure to send a little parting gift …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 10:20 am5646d ago
The Republican State Central Committee voted last night to hold the June state GOP convention in Des Moines. Sioux City …
Staff Columnists Mar. 30, 2010 9:48 am5646d ago
In a year or so, we’ve gone from skin in the game to steel in the spine. Cedar Rapids passed …