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Elections

Ann Romney Rallies Supporters in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines; Urges Help for Hurricane Sandy Victims

The Republican presidential candidate's spouse visited the local campaign office in northwest Cedar Rapids and later at the Temple for the Performing Arts in Des Moines on Tuesday.

Schools, The Neighborhood Files

TV Anchor from Marion Responds to Letter Saying She is Not 'Suitable Example' Because of Weight (Poll)

Jennifer Livingston challenged the letter and made a powerful point about where children learn to bully others.

Elections

Patch Poll: Will the Presidential Debate Sway Your Vote?

The Oct. 3 debate will be the first between U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney, but after ages of campaigning, can this change your mind?

Opinion, The Neighborhood Files

Ask the Patch Pros: Home Improvements and Easy Fixes

This week we're hosting real estate and hardware specialists to answer your questions for fixes around the house and the home projects you've been dreaming of.

Elections

Update: Paul Ryan: Obama Worse Than Jimmy Carter

Officials had to turn away spectators when more people than expected showed up to hear Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.

Business

Tropical Storm Isaac Could Cause Sharp Increase in Waukee Gas Prices

AAA officials have said that Tropical Storm Isaac -- soon expected to become Hurricane Isaac -- may cause gas prices in Iowa to rise 25 cents a gallon.

Opinion, The Neighborhood Files

Patch Poll: Should Iowa Cities Be Allowed to Ban Nude Dancing?

The Iowa Supreme Court struck down a city ordinance that regulated strip clubs in Hamburg, but was that the right decision?

Government, Business, Summer

Ask the Patch Pros: How to Conserve Water Around the Home During Drought 2012

With the 2012 drought continuing with little end in sight, what is one to do to help out to conserve water.

Elections

Obama in Iowa Gives Shout-Out to His GOP 'Homeboy,' Abe Lincoln

Lance Mack, an Abraham Lincoln impersonator from Marion, made an appearance to Barack Obama's speech in Cedar Rapids.

Elections

(Update) Obama in Iowa: Expire Tax Cuts for 'People Like Me, for the Top 2 Percent'

President Obama spoke in Cedar Rapids about his economic plan.

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