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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 Apr. 22, 2009 6:24 pm6093d ago
I’ll be out of commission the next few days. Grabbing a little R&R. Be back Monday.
Staff Columnists Apr. 22, 2009 5:32 am6093d ago
Today, President Obama makes his first Iowa visit since taking office, on Earth Day. I was so excited this morning …
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2009 3:01 pm6094d ago
A little housekeeping/shameless self promotion. I’m scheduled to be on WMT (AM 600) with Bob Bruce at 6:15 this evening. …
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2009 12:07 pm6094d ago
I’m misty with memories about legislative shutdowns, especially now that I’m headquartered 130 miles to the east of Statehouse shenanigans. I must rely …
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2009 5:49 am6094d ago
Lee/Covering Iowa Politics’ Charlotte Eby and Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson have coverage of last night’s public hearing on changes …
Staff Columnists Apr. 20, 2009 3:14 pm6095d ago
Cal Wagner, 84, of Cedar Rapids called me today to tell me my 13-year-old Honda with 230,000 miles does not …
Staff Columnists Apr. 19, 2009 8:50 am6096d ago
So the other day, my wife sits me down for “the talk.” No, surprisingly, she’s not leaving. Apparently, according to …
Staff Columnists Apr. 17, 2009 11:43 am6098d ago
Around here, feral/displaced flood cats have been making news. But in New York City, it’s feral parakeets that are making …
Staff Columnists Apr. 17, 2009 9:50 am6098d ago
Often, debate on important issues of the day breaks out spontaneously at breakfast. Here’s the latest. Earlier this week, the …
Staff Columnists Apr. 17, 2009 8:40 am6098d ago
Technical problems at my home place sort of scuttled today’s Friday reads. But I do want to call your attention …
Staff Columnists Apr. 16, 2009 1:24 pm6099d ago
There’s been a fair amount of grumbling from the right about how the media somehow under-counted crowds at yesterday’s tea party …
Staff Columnists Apr. 16, 2009 5:31 am6099d ago
Say what you will about those jokers at City Hall, but I think they hired the right police chief. I’ve …
Staff Columnists Apr. 15, 2009 12:05 pm6100d ago
They’re piling up Gov. Chet Culver’s failed nominees like chord wood at the Statehouse today. Before I even had my …
Staff Columnists Apr. 14, 2009 10:00 am6101d ago
The first seeds have been officially planted in my family’s “Participation Garden. “Having attempted to grow vegetables many times, I …
Staff Columnists Apr. 14, 2009 5:44 am6101d ago
Constitution? We don’t need no stinkin’ Constitution. The Register and others carry reports on Republican candidate for governor Bob Vander …


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