Restarting Duane Arnold boosts Iowa energy independence
Guest column by Tom Graves argues the Duane Arnold Energy Center restart would diversify Iowa’s energy mix, improve reliability, and bolster national security. He cites nuclear as the most reliable carbon-free energy, notes U.S. lag behind China and Russia in reactors under construction, and calls for an all-of-the-above approach to secure domestic power.
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Georgia
Community Letters Oppose Iowa DEI Bill 507
A letter urges Iowa state senators to vote no on Senate File 507 to block DEI programs. It argues the measure would force counties and cities to shut DEI offices, harming fairness and opportunity, and frames the ballot as part of a broader movement against inclusion led by powerful figures.
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Trump tariffs reopen old Maine Canada potato clash
Froma Harrop notes that Donald Trump’s trade fight with Canada echoes a 1970s Maine border clash when potato farmers blocked crossings over subsidies. Rioters and a Canadian flag burn marked the episode, yet locals remained wary of anti Canadian sentiment. Today, tariffs strain Maine industries from potatoes to lobster and tourism, while Collins warns of regional harm.
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Mike Brown
Prince Edward Island
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Twin Rivers Paper Co
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Local Food program funding urged for Iowa farms
Tommy Hexter argues for reinstating Local Food Purchasing and Local Food for Schools funding in 2025 2028 to help small Iowa farms food hubs and schools. He notes $10 billion in commodity aid and nearly $1.1 billion for Local Food Programs were cut, risking farmers and food access. He cites historic price supports and calls on Congress to act in the next farm bill.
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