As unions fight to keep their bargaining rights in Wisconsin, teachers in Cedar Rapids say the cost of learning often …
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News Feb. 23, 2011 11:04 pm5431d ago
After decades of crop surpluses and corresponding low prices, a sea change in grain markets appears to be ushering Iowa …
Patrick Hogan
News Feb. 23, 2011 11:03 pm5432d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – For most of her life, Katie Sellers has dealt with friends who are uncomfortable around her younger …
Dave DeWitte
News Feb. 23, 2011 11:02 pm5432d ago
The combined state and local tax burden on Iowa taxpayers rose in 2009, a new study shows, defying a rare …
Meredith Hines-Dochterman
News Feb. 23, 2011 11:01 pm5432d ago
Bullying is aggressive, both physically and verbally. It is intentional, repetitive and often highlights an imbalance of power. But it’s …
Minor League Sports Feb. 23, 2011 8:13 pm5432d ago
Brady Hjelle was one of the last Cedar Rapids RoughRiders off the ice after practice Wednesday. Kind of figures. The …
University of Iowa News Services
Outdoors Feb. 23, 2011 4:01 pm5432d ago
A five-year study to measure arsenic in water from private residential wells in Cerro Gordo County has received funding from …
Dave DeWitte
Business News Feb. 23, 2011 3:34 pm5432d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Blockbuster plans to close its store at 130 Collins Road NE as the video rental chains struggles …
Government & Politics Feb. 23, 2011 3:33 pm5432d ago
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad’s three appointments to the Iowa Supreme Court should usher in a return to stability and …
Diane Heldt
K-12 Education Feb. 23, 2011 3:10 pm5432d ago
IOWA CITY – The union that represents more than 2,600 University of Iowa graduate teaching and research assistants has ratified …
Government & Politics Feb. 23, 2011 12:06 pm5432d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – In case you still doubt it, the city is still planning on closing Second Avenue SE between …
News Feb. 23, 2011 12:05 pm5432d ago
Iowa sports announcer Gary Dolphin says his colleague, Ed Podolak, is lucky to be alive after being hit by a …
Dave DeWitte
Business News Feb. 23, 2011 9:43 am5432d ago
A new GPS receiver introduced for defense markets by Rockwell Collins today is expected to expand the universe of potential …
Cindy Hadish
Business News Feb. 23, 2011 7:25 am5432d ago
Bob Olberding is ending his nearly 40-year career at Mercy Medical Center where it began – in the hospital’s basement. …
Brigette Fanning
Government & Politics Feb. 23, 2011 6:20 am5432d ago
Starting July 1, homeowners will pay slightly higher property taxes even though the city will maintain its current tax rate. …


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