Corbett ends bid as petition defeat closes court door
Former Cedar Rapids mayor Ron Corbett falls short by eight signatures of the 4 005 required to qualify for Iowa June primary ballot. Polk County judge David May upholds an earlier ruling that crossed-out signatures cannot count, ending Corbett's insurgent campaign and prompting reflections on GOP strategy and policy stances.
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Teachers and youth march for schools amid gun crisis
A reader decries student and teacher protests across several states condemning gun violence action as manipulation by adults and political groups. The letter argues schooling should be private, critiques walkouts linked to Parkland and bullying talks, and promotes homeschooling as a remedy.
Bird Migration Under Threat By Trump InMC Deer Earth
Froma Harrop laments Trump attacks on environmental protections, focusing on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. She cites oil pits, power lines, wind turbines and towers as hazards to sandhill cranes and other species, urging readers to vote on Nov. 6 to defend conservation efforts.
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Iowa moves to sidestep ACA rules with noninsurance plans
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law allowing sale of less-regulated health benefit plans by nonprofit agricultural groups. The plan aims to replace traditional ACA coverage as thousands leave the market. enrollment could begin this fall with coverage next January, while the Iowa Insurance Division drafts rules.
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