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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 Oct. 2, 2008 1:28 pm6191d ago
Julie’s Health Club blog over at chicagotribune.com informs us that Men’s Health Magazine has named Captain Crunch “The Worst Breakfast …
Staff Columnists Oct. 2, 2008 8:59 am6191d ago
Saveur Magazine surveyed Washington pols and media types to see what they eat for breakfast. I had fun reading it, …
Staff Columnists Oct. 1, 2008 3:32 pm6192d ago
KCRG Channel 9 has some interesting poll numbers out this afternoon as we await the epic Veep struggle Thursday night between …
Staff Columnists Sep. 30, 2008 3:42 pm6193d ago
1. An Iowa City Police Officer. 2. U.S. Treasury Sec. Henry M. Paulson Jr. (He’ll swipe your wallet and slip your dough to …
Staff Columnists Sep. 26, 2008 3:08 pm6197d ago
Some folks will spend this Friday night imbibing, while some will be glued to their TVs watching Barack Obama and …
Staff Columnists Sep. 26, 2008 9:43 am6197d ago
After hearing about Mayor Kay Halloran’s much-chronicled sleep apnea diagnosis this week, I wondered whether any famous people had the …
Staff Columnists Sep. 25, 2008 10:44 am6198d ago
Network World has the answer, and a slideshow. I can’t decide between the jewel-encrusted bras or the pair of Denmarks. …
Staff Columnists Sep. 23, 2008 10:31 am6200d ago
I’ve figured out how to forge a compromise between bickering casinos, gambling expansionists and health advocates — create “Health Casino.” …
Staff Columnists Sep. 22, 2008 1:33 pm6201d ago
A month or two ago, while driving north on Edgewood Road approaching Blair’s Ferry, I first saw a sign for …
Staff Columnists Sep. 19, 2008 1:41 pm6204d ago
I wish “perfect storm” would blow, or dissipate or move harmlessly out to sea. There it was again this morning, …
Staff Columnists Sep. 18, 2008 1:51 pm6205d ago
So what if Sarah Palin called us “Grand Rapids?” I, for one, am big enough to cut her some slack. I’m also …
Staff Columnists Sep. 18, 2008 9:22 am6205d ago
I noticed in this morning’s story about the latest developments in Agriprocessors’ legal woes that plant manager Sholom Rubashkin is being …
Staff Columnists Sep. 15, 2008 4:41 pm6208d ago
From the Minneapolis Strib: The Minnesota Twins have reached an agreement in principle on a 25-year partnership with Target Corp. …
Staff Columnists Sep. 12, 2008 1:40 pm6211d ago
Just got done watching The Register’s live video feed of Gov. Chet Culver’s noon news conference. Handy. Watch it again …
Staff Columnists Sep. 11, 2008 3:45 pm6212d ago
From the Chicago Trib, via the Associated Press: DES MOINE, Iowa – Gov. Chet Culver has virtually ruled out the …