Google arrival in Cedar Rapids prompts environmental concerns
Stacie Rae Johnson, a Cedar Rapids sustainability advocate, questions Google's local footprint. She highlights water and energy use, effects on groundwater, water treatment, and the city’s energy infrastructure amid Alliant Energy rate hikes. She urges transparency, proactive planning, and timely property tax benefits.
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Community letter urges defeat of governor over school funding
A reader criticizes the Republican tax cut agenda, arguing it harms public education across Iowa. The letter cites Hills Elementary closure, AEAs, universities, and private-school funding as evidence, urging voters to elect leaders who prioritize kids and community prosperity over tax cuts.
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One more try at reducing the debt Cal Thomas column
Cal Thomas argues for bipartisan debt reduction and fiscal reform. He cites rising federal debt under Biden and prior presidents, advocates a “what works coalition” to curb wasteful programs, and urges reforms to Social Security and Medicare while stressing responsibility and attitude change toward government.
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Democrats mull 14th Amendment option to bar Trump
Joe Battenfeld reports Democrats may consider invoking the 14th Amendment insurrection clause to block Donald Trump from the Oval Office if he wins. Some leaders deny it publicly, but insiders warn a two thirds vote in Congress could be pursued to keep him off ballots and avert a contested election.
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