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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 Jul. 12, 2018 9:54 am2722d ago
I first met a governor on the same day I first rode in a helicopter. That was a big day …
Staff Columnists Jul. 1, 2018 8:00 am2733d ago
Warning: My annual holiday dose of satire. The presiding officer bangs a gavel to bring the Second Continental Congress into …
Staff Columnists Jun. 28, 2018 7:00 am2736d ago
Could problems in Greene Square light the fuse on a city push to snuff out your back nine cigar or …
Staff Columnists Jan. 11, 2022 9:03 am1443d ago
It’s been a few months since I last tallied up bucks spent by special interest groups to wine and dine, …
Staff Columnists Jan. 25, 2022 12:19 pm1429d ago
I must say I agree with Bob Vander Plaats. Yes, these are unusual times. ‘This is a collective gut check …
Staff Columnists Jun. 17, 2018 8:00 am2747d ago
Already our campaign for governor has given Iowa a new state motto: ‘Our Magazine Rankings We Prize and Don’t You …
Staff Columnists Jun. 14, 2018 8:07 am2750d ago
As the flood anniversary passes, let’s pay our respects to Big Debt Chet. It’s the nickname slapped on former Gov. …
Staff Columnists Jun. 10, 2018 2:09 am2755d ago
It’s been 10 years since we last spoke, but the deep, muddy voice was unmistakable. ‘Long time, no talk, column …
Staff Columnists Jun. 7, 2018 3:18 pm2757d ago
So Fred Hubbell is your Democratic nominee for governor after the retired Des Moines executive cruised to an impressive victory …
Staff Columnists May. 27, 2022 2:30 pm1307d ago
For Iowans still waiting for their 2010 vote to count for something, it’s been a rough year, so far. I’m …
Staff Columnists May. 30, 2018 1:40 pm2765d ago
The center has become central in the final days before Democrats pick a nominee for governor. Fred Hubbell, the retired …
Staff Columnists May. 27, 2018 8:00 am2768d ago
In a city with many businesses, fraternal orders, newspapers, associations, churches and citizens still speaking the languages of their immigrant …
Staff Columnists May. 25, 2018 1:23 pm2770d ago
Fred Hubbell might win. But then again, he just can’t win. The retired Des Moines business executive leads in the …
Staff Columnists May. 20, 2018 5:30 am2775d ago
When it comes to improving water quality in Iowa, six Democrats running for governor largely agree on what they want …
Staff Columnists May. 17, 2018 9:35 am2778d ago
Iowa’s casino cartel may have just hit another jackpot, this time courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court. The high court …

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