More than 50 religious leaders in Iowa have signed an appeal for "responsible precautionary action to limit global climate change." I've posted below the full statement below with all the signatories, including Catholic Bishops Martin Amos and Richard ... »
IOWA CITY — I’ve covered U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials in Allandale, Mich., Spokane, Wash., and Dallas. All had unforgettable moments, the supreme highs of wrestlers qualifying to go to the Olympics and the devastating lows of those who came maddenin... »
Competing rallies about lean finely textured beef took place on the Iowa State University campus yesterday. Governor Terry Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, and Representative Steve King were among the speakers at a rally supporting continued... »
Friday marked the second anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as health care reform or "Obamacare." After the jump I enclose lots of news related to the milestone, including c... »
U.S. Attorney Stephanie Rose told members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday that she wasn't a key decision maker regarding the May 2008 immigration raid in Postville, Iowa. President Barack Obama has nominated Rose for a federal judgeshi... »
Skipped out on the president in Cedar Rapids Wednesday. The event seemed largely made for national cameras and I didn't feel like there was much unique that I could add to the story. The Register did the leg work and tracked down people from the eight ... »
President Barack Obama hits the road today through Friday to promote proposals from last night's State of the Union address. Cedar Rapids is the first stop on his itinerary, which also includes Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, and Detroit. All cities are in... »
A new recreational trail slated to open this summer is expected to become a favorite for bike commuters between Marion and Cedar Rapids. The Lindale Trail will provide the first recreational trail linkage between the two cities, traveling east and west... »
