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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 Sep. 26, 2008 9:43 am6302d 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 am6303d 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 am6305d 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 pm6305d 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 pm6308d 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 pm6309d 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 am6310d 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 pm6312d 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 pm6315d 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 pm6316d ago
From the Chicago Trib, via the Associated Press: DES MOINE, Iowa – Gov. Chet Culver has virtually ruled out the …
Staff Columnists Sep. 10, 2008 2:55 pm6317d ago
Posted today, at Radio Iowa: Governor Chet Culver says it’s now less likely he’ll call a special legislative session to deal …
Staff Columnists Sep. 9, 2008 2:35 pm6318d ago
Agriprocessors execs are finally facing some music, thanks to a 9,311-count criminal complaint and affidavit filed by Attorney General Tom Miller today. …
Staff Columnists Sep. 4, 2008 12:51 pm6324d ago
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — I attended the last Iowa delegation breakfast this morning on the final day of the Republican National Convention. There …
Staff Columnists Sep. 3, 2008 3:59 pm6324d ago
Reader Deb V asked to see my box of commemorative RNC macaroni and cheese. So here it is. (Thumb not included)
Staff Columnists Sep. 3, 2008 12:31 pm6325d ago
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Here’s some of what I learned at breakfast with the Iowa RNC delegation this morning: 1. The …


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