Todd Dorman

The Charlotte Observer’s Web site has a slide show of photos from President Obama’s meeting with the nation’s governors at …

No, it’s not my 2009 Humanitarian Bowl dream match up. Republicans are giving Iowa Senate Democrats a lot of guff …

So, what’s scaring us today? The Iowa National Guard, for one. Actually, the guard has been frightening right-wing radio patriots and …

A gas tax increase is winning over Iowa editorial pages. The Des Moines Register’s editorial board this morning endorsed the …

We’re halfway through Gov. Chet Culver’s first term. What do you think of his job performance? [polldaddy poll=1388093] Results of …

…good ideas, of course. Hey, what were you thinking? Not nice. 1. Snoomba — Robotic snowblower cleans your driveway and sidewalks …

Chicago Tribune Columnist Steve Chapman has written an open letter to Iowa, asking us to help clean up his state’s …

In Eastern Iowa, there are all sorts of warnings and advisories for snow late this afternoon. At the Statehouse, a partisan …

If you want a friend in Des Moines, get a dog. Mari Culver made a surprise introduction Wednesday of the …

Two fascinating front page/online packages caught my bleary eyes this morning. First, from the home team, The Gazette’s Adam Belz …

An alert reader pointed out to me today that U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley is in the midst of a 24-county …

On Maj. Gen. Ron Dardis’ last flight as a fighter pilot, a fan blade snapped inside the engine of his …

It’s almost prom season. There are so many decisions to make. Who to take, what to wear, should my tie …

So what’s the Iowa Legislature up to this week? Labor and taxes, says The Gazette/Lee’s James Lynch. Tonight lawmakers hold …

Doors closed in Homeland chief’s trip Permission to speak candidly? I was not much impressed by the U.S. Homeland Security …