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Cory Allen Heidelberger
Political Columnist
Cory Allen Heidelberger writes the Madville Times political blog. He grew up on the shores of Lake Herman. He studied math and history at SDSU and information systems at DSU, and has taught math, English, speech and French at high schools East and West River.
Common Cause on Common Core
August 7, 2013
Cory Heidelberger has found an unlikely ally against the implementation of Common Core standards in South Dakota.
No Bucks in Aberdeen Beef?
July 24, 2013
The Northern Beef Packers bankruptcy raises questions about economic development in South Dakota.
How Many Leftists Does It Take to Build a Sewer?
July 10, 2013
Let's wade through Lake Herman's sewer vs. septic tank debate.
The Switch
June 26, 2013
Republican legislator and pastor Steve Hickey has changed his mind about South Dakota's death penalty.
Ladies of the Political Week
June 12, 2013
Two South Dakota ladies born one day apart are generating this week's big South Dakota political headlines.
Wadhams is Back to Attack in South Dakota
May 29, 2013
If Mike Rounds' hire of consultant Dick Wadhams is any indication, South Dakota voters can look forward to a nasty 2014 campaign.
Stephanie Has World Enough, and Time
May 15, 2013
Herseth Sandlin has plenty of opportunities ahead to get back into the public service she loves.
Closing South Dakota Preschools
May 1, 2013
The sequester is closing Head Start just when South Dakota kids need it most.
Pay Attention to Local Elections
April 17, 2013
Why aren't South Dakota's local elections a bigger deal?
Free Market Vs. Small Towns
April 3, 2013
if the free market judges small towns unsustainable, how should we fight back?
Legislature Not Helping SD Tourism Do Its Job
March 21, 2013
The Wild West gun ethos that South Dakota legislators favor hurts our state's image.
High School Debate & Speech Education
March 6, 2013
We could all learn from our young debaters and speechmakers.
Legislators as Weekend Warriors
February 20, 2013
Could a weekend Legislature schedule improve the process?
Amend the Public Amens
February 6, 2013
The Rapid City Council's practice of opening meetings with prayer excludes nonbelieving South Dakotans.
Less Democracy in S.D.?
January 23, 2013
Three proposed bills could hinder democracy in South Dakota.
The Online People's Assembly
January 9, 2013
It's time to take South Dakota's tradition of democracy online.
Armed Teachers? Not In My Classroom
December 26, 2012
Filling South Dakota schools with gun-toting teachers won't help our kids feel safer — or be safer.
Save the Missouri — Build a Metroplex!
December 12, 2012
How South Dakota can win in a water fight with the thirsty southwestern states.
Support Education? Show Me the Money
November 28, 2012
It's time for South Dakota to put its money where its mouth is and support our teachers.
Election Lessons for 2012
November 14, 2012
What have we learned from South Dakota's 2012 general election results?