A Love Letter to Iowa Public Schools From Chris Espersen
An open letter praising Iowa public schools for inclusion, resilience, and dedication amid budget strains and political tension. The piece honors administrators and teachers for protecting students, expanding diversity, and teaching truth while urging community and policy support for public education.
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Iowa teacher calls for vaping registry to curb youth use
Amanda Mahr, an Iowa teacher, argues for House Study Bill 682 and Senate File 2402 creating an FDA approved vaping products directory to curb underage vaping. She cites a 2617 percent rise in flavored disposable vapes among high schoolers and urges state action to block illegal products and aid enforcement.
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Clearing the air on Iowa vaping bill by Jason Semprini
Guest column argues an Iowa House bill to regulate vape products will raise supply costs, reduce unauthorized sales, shift market share to remaining sellers, and lower youth vape use and potentially cigarette smoking. Semprini cites economics and notes may boost tobacco cessation funding. includes author credentials.
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