Federal cuts threaten Iowa libraries in IMLS shakeup
The Gazette argues federal plans to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services endanger Iowa libraries. It cites IMLS funding, local matches, and programs like IA Shares and Bridges as at risk if executive orders move to abolish the agency, warning communities face losses beyond dollars. The piece critiques political aims and urges congressional action to preserve library services.
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Brary Services
Iowa
Keith Sanderling
Donald Trump
Trump
New York Times
Sonderling
Department of Government Efficiency
Doge
Institute of Museum and
The
Times
Ely Public Library
Sarah Sellon
the Gazette
Grace Nieland
State Library of
Heritage Fund
Elon Musk
Community Letters Oppose Lowered Handgun Age in Iowa
Barb Ferris of Hiawatha denounces House File 924 proposing to drop handgun purchase age from 21 to 18. She argues it benefits NRA and gunmakers, increases youth access, and ignores public education and safety.
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Iowa
GOP
House
National Rifle Association
Barb Ferris Hiawatha
Boogeymen in politics from Musk to Congress
Cal Thomas notes that boogeymen have long haunted politics from Jefferson to Adams and argues that recent fears about Elon Musk reveal a pattern of waste and power struggles. He cites a Fox News interview with Musk and DOGE associates on Social Security fraud, urging readers to scrutinize government mis spending and hold Congress accountable.
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Awe
Indiana
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Elon Musk
Musk
Tesla
Donald Trump
Congress
Doge
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Obama
Biden
Bret Baier
Fox News
Baier
Mask
Iowa governor promotes DOGE like state reform push
Reynolds pitches DOGE style overhaul of Iowa state government claiming 1200 regulations eliminated and IT unified. She cites $217 million in savings and expanded gubernatorial authority, touting a 16 member task force dominated by GOP donors and business leaders.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa
Doge
Federal Department of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk
Musk
Congress
Donald Trump
White House
Reynolds
Trump
Doge Task Force
Captains of Business
Masters of Technology
Terry Lutz
McClure Engineering
Sherri Lutz
Terry
David Spalding
College of Business
Iowa State University
Task Force
Iadoge
Florida
Ron DeSantis
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Isbury
Garry Trudeau
Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
President
Dorman
Todd Dorman
Todd
Dori
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