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 ...

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Todd has a background in financial analysis and was tabbed in his senior yearbook as "most likely to become a bookie." He played goalie at Wesleyan University (Middleton, Conn.), posting a 4.33 ...