Gay Marriage, Bullying, Price Lab, Justin Hartwig, King-Vilsack and Burning the American Flag: Pick of the Patches

Thanks, Patchers, for getting so involved in our nine sites in Iowa. The comments have been rolling in -- and we love it. Here's some news from Ames, Ankeny, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Johnston, Marion, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines.

Opinion: In Defense of the Governor’s Veto of the Food Bank Bill

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Vote for the Best Preschool or Daycare in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Criminal Mischief and Trespassing Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

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Nominate the Best Outdoor Place to Have Fun in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Nominate Your Pick for Best Cedar Falls Twitter Account to Follow for Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote for the Best Hiking or Biking Trails in Cedar Falls Area for Readers' Choice 2012

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Last Chance: 'Best of Cedar Falls' Voting Ends This Week: Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote for the Best Family Friendly Restaurant in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Where Can You Find the Best Heating and Air Conditioning Company in Cedar Falls?

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Vote for the Best Park in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote for the Best Unique Gift Store in the Cedar Falls Area for Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote for the Best Beer Selection in Cedar Falls

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Where Can You Find the Best Garden Shop in Cedar Falls?

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Vote for the Best Place in Cedar Falls for Outdoor Dining for Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote! For the Best Car Dealership in Cedar Falls (Readers' Choice: Best of Cedar Falls Contest)

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Vote! For the Best Auto Repair Shop in Cedar Falls

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Vote for the Best Bartender in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Where Can You Find the Best Car Wash in Cedar Falls?

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Nominate the Best Place for Indoor Fun for Kids in or Near Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Update With Answer: Where in Cedar Falls is This?

Can you guess where in Cedar Falls this is? If you can, leave a comment, and you could win some sweet Patch swag. Plus bragging rights.

Vote for the Best Nightclub in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote for the Best Thrift Store in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Nominate the Place with the Best Wine List in or Near Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote for the Best Craft Store in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Dads 'Rock': Share Your Homemade Father's Day Gift Ideas Here

We know you have them in a box somewhere; share a photo of your kids' handmade gift for dad and help spread the crafty DIY help!

Where Can You Find the Best Landscaper or Lawn Service in Cedar Falls?

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Vote for the Best Dentist or Dental Office in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Vote Now for Best Pizza in Cedar Falls

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Vote for the Best Hair Salon or Barber in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Where Can You Find the Best Realtor in Cedar Falls?

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Vote Now! For the Best Place to Grocery Shop in Cedar Falls

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Where Can You Find the Best Burger in Cedar Falls?

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Vote for the Best Bank in Cedar Falls

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Vote for the Best Nail Salon in Cedar Falls for Readers' Choice 2012

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Second Degree Theft and Public Intoxication Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

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Cedar Falls Woman Allegedly Abused Kitten: 'Spiked Cat Like a Football'

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Cedar Falls Woman Who Allegedly Can't Control Baby Stroller Accused of Taking Her 13-Month-Old to Two Bars

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Possible Final Hearing Before Ruling in Price Lab Lawsuit Against Iowa Regents Set for Next Week

The lawsuit was filed in Black Hawk County court in March and seeks to overturn the decision to close Malcolm Price Laboratory School.

Watch This: Taylor Morris Uses Prosthetic Arm For First Time, Eats a Brownie

Navy member and Cedar Falls native Taylor Morris was injured in Afghanistan, but he is recovering.