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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

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 Nov. 20, 2009 2:07 pm5776d ago
Iowa’s race for governor, pummeled into submission. 1. Vander Walker Texas Ranger — Chuck Norris is opening up a big …
Staff Columnists Nov. 18, 2009 11:01 pm5778d ago
I read recently that Linn County Public Health is seeking some federal bucks to help save us from ourselves. The …
Staff Columnists Nov. 17, 2009 2:16 pm5779d ago
I was deleting some stuff from my BlackBerry when I came across some curious, forgotten memopad files. Essentially, they’re electronic sticky …
Staff Columnists Nov. 17, 2009 9:06 am5779d ago
The placards are back. Yes, that’s right, it’s time for more city open houses showcasing more options for rebuilding flooded …
Staff Columnists Nov. 14, 2009 4:05 pm5782d ago
You say “backyard chicken” and I say “grab some barbecue sauce and a pint of potato salad.” But that’s not …
Sports Nov. 12, 2009 12:00 pm5784d ago
We’ve got a few photos from the second day of the state volleyball tournament. Check them out below.[nggallery id=7]
Staff Columnists Nov. 11, 2009 11:01 pm5785d ago
For all the things that divide us these days, I know of one issue that unifies us. Bring it up …
Staff Columnists Nov. 10, 2009 8:59 am5786d ago
Cedar Rapids’ mayor-elect has made it clear that the idea of a commuter wheel tax is flat, a local payroll …
Staff Columnists Nov. 9, 2009 4:26 pm5787d ago
So, as Rick Smith reported Sunday, Cedar Rapids Mayor-elect Ron Corbett and City Manager Jim Prosser met at the Spring …
Staff Columnists Nov. 9, 2009 10:00 am5787d ago
Monday thoughts on the weekend that was. BlackBerry Curve (August 2008 – November 2009) – My smart phone became a …
Staff Columnists Nov. 8, 2009 7:26 am5788d ago
We get a lot of catalogs this time of year. Most of them are flimsy and filled with clothes or …
Staff Columnists Nov. 6, 2009 12:57 pm5790d ago
Iowa’s campaign for governor, where rubbin’s racin’ 1. Meeting Yields Multiple Issues for Terry Tap Tap— It’s been eons since …
Staff Columnists Nov. 5, 2009 3:05 pm5791d ago
Why don’t we pay governors more like football coaches? Now, I’m not saying I think Gov. Culver should take home …
Staff Columnists Nov. 4, 2009 11:01 pm5792d ago
So I was on WMT radio on election night with former Cedar Rapids Mayor Paul Pate. He mentioned some sage …
Staff Columnists Nov. 3, 2009 9:11 pm5793d ago
Winners Business Leaders – Winning mayoral candidate Ron Corbett gave his opponents the business Tuesday with the help of strong …