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Interview about Co-crafting the Just City

Posted on February 7, 2023 by jthrog65

Much has transpired since Routledge Press published my book in March of 2022. I will try to catch up. But for now I simply want to post notice of a radio interview about my book that was posted on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Publication of Co-crafting the Just City

Posted on March 29, 2022 by jthrog65

I am very pleased to report that on March 24, 2022, Routledge Press published my new book, Co-crafting the Just City: Tales from the Field by a Planning Scholar Turned Mayor. Narrated from my perspective as a city council member … Continue reading →

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Why I Support Warren for President

Posted on November 11, 2019 by jthrog65

[Note: This post is a slightly modified version of:  “Why I support Warren for President.” Iowa City Press-Citizen (November 9, 2019), p. 6A.] We Iowans find ourselves in an extraordinary situation. With the House of Representatives just beginning impeachment hearings … Continue reading →

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An Extraordinary Tour of Civil Rights Sites

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jthrog65

[Note: This post is a slightly modified version of “Tour brings dark events in American history to life,” Iowa City Press-Citizen (July 21, 2018), p. 6A.] From June 16 through 24, roughly 50 other people and I took part in … Continue reading →

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Considering a Major Rezoning near Downtown Iowa City

Posted on July 4, 2018 by jthrog65

Last night (July 3, 2018), Iowa City’s City Council consulted with the Planning & Zoning Commission concerning a proposed rezoning of 12 Court St. from RM-44 to RFC-SD. RM-44 is the highest density residential zone in the city, and RFC-SD … Continue reading →

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Forty Columns and Praise for Prairie Lights

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jthrog65

Note: A slightly different version of this essay can be found at: Jim Throgmorton, “Still going after 40 columns,” Iowa City Press-Citizen (May 11, 2011), p. 11A. This marks the 40th column I have written since my first on June … Continue reading →

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