Women's college basketball reaches Michael Jordan moment in culture rise
Washington Post guest editorial notes women’s college basketball as a cultural phenomenon with sellout arenas, record scoring and viewership, and star players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. It traces history from Title IX to the NCAA Elite Eight, highlighting recent fame, Rising attendance, and the WNBA’s ascent alongside next season buzz. South Carolina clinches the title, capping a landmark season that inspires young athletes nationwide.
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Iowa
Caitlin Clark
Louisiana State University
Angel Reese
University of Connecticut
Paige Bueckers
University of Southern California
JuJu Watkins
University of South Carolina
Kamilla Cardoso
Chicago Bulls
Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
Brandi Chastain
Team USA
Diana Taurasi
Sue Bird
WNBA
Watkins
LSU
Fran’jne Johnson
Clark
Reese
South Carolina
Cleveland
Community letters praise immigrant contributions and cancer concerns
A reader lauds positive coverage of immigrants and urges more reporting on their economic and social benefits in Iowa. The note cites the Iowa Business Council report on recruiting Iowans and calls for follow ups on cancer research and impact in industrial areas near Iowa City.
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U.S
Leon Krause
Iowa
Iowa Business Council
Jane Shuttleworth
Iowa City
MTA sought toll repayment from marathon organizers
Leonard Greene notes the MTA demanded $750,000 from New York Road Runners for toll losses when the marathon shut the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. Gov Hochul blocked the move, arguing taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize the event though the race boosts tourism and revenue. The column cites $427 million impact and past contributions, with NYRR defending the marathon’s value and ridership gains.
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Nere
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
New York City
MTA
Janne Lieber
NYC Transit
Transportation Authority
New York
Kathy Hochul
Midtown Manhattan
Hochul
Subway
Kew Gardens
Queens Plaza
Misguided bill would tax forests in Iowa
The Iowa Legislature weighs House File 2672 which would let counties decide on forest tax exemptions and raise eligible woodland size from two to five acres. Proponents include the Iowa Farm Bureau and crop groups who want more land for grazing, while opponents warn loss of incentives could push land into farming. The piece argues forests protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and beauty, urging the bill be tossed.
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Department of Natural Resources
USDA
Iowa
Iowa House
Iowa Senate
Iowa Cattleman’s Association
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Iowa Soybean Association
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Iowa River
Suicide Hill
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Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
Trump
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Todd Dorman
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