What’s their problem: As Iowans grow giddy with excitement at the approaching first-in-the-nation precinct caucuses, Gallup reports seven out of 10 American can’t wait for the election to be over. Say what? That’s like Hawkeye fans saying they can’t wait for the game to be over ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Linn County Democrats celebrated the repeal of the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy Tuesday while  opening their 2012 election headquarters. “The Obama campaign will be focusing heavily on Iowa,” said State Rep. Tyler Olson, D- Cedar Rapids.  “We’re really relying on those volunteers ...