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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 Jan. 9, 2022 7:00 am
Our Golden Dome of Wisdom is opening for business once again on Monday. And the best we can hope for …
Staff Columnists Jan. 6, 2022 6:03 pm
When a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, bludgeoning police officers and chasing lawmakers into hiding in an attempt to …
Staff Columnists Dec. 26, 2021 6:30 am
Deidre DeJear and Ras Smith are the leading Democratic candidates for governor, and they’re determined to work to win.
Staff Columnists Dec. 23, 2021 11:05 am
The Gazette’s Todd Dorman shares his modern take on the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” — which famously …
Staff Columnists Dec. 17, 2021 6:00 am
Here’s to hoping “change” is the word of the year for 2022.
Staff Columnists Dec. 16, 2021 12:15 pm
So have you heard the one about the guy who made a public records request to the Linn-Mar school district …
Staff Columnists Dec. 13, 2021 9:47 am
Every year, I help make your season bright by revising the lyrics to some classic Christmas songs to better fit …
Staff Columnists Dec. 9, 2021 7:09 am
Our Statehouse Santas are talking about eliminating the state’s personal and corporate income taxes. Ho, ho, ho, how will that …
Staff Columnists Dec. 5, 2021 10:04 am
Next year, don’t be surprised if you receive a mailer from a Republican lawmaker or GOP candidate espousing their support …
Staff Columnists Dec. 1, 2021 8:35 am
So the porches beat the dive bars. And it wasn’t even close.
Staff Columnists Nov. 19, 2021 6:00 am
Todd Dorman has some pitches for Hallmark to make some Christmas movies in Iowa.
Staff Columnists Nov. 18, 2021 8:58 am
Cedar Rapids mayoral candidates Amara Andrews and Tiffany O’Donnell were asked during a forum Tuesday night about their favorite places …
Staff Columnists Nov. 14, 2021 7:00 am
So Eastern Iowa’s Republican members of Congress, 1st District Rep. Ashley Hinson and 2nd District Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, voted against …