Safe at Home Act backed by Iowa leader Paul Pate
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate urges passage of the Safe at Home Act during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. He notes unanimous House and Senate votes, outlines the program to provide a confidential address for victims, and cites state violence statistics while stressing support from lawmakers and public groups.
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Letters raise concerns on Iowa roads and H1B visas
A Cedar Rapids Marion visitor critiques Mountain Home street repairs and tax policies citing patchwork streets and low property tax increases. The letter urges Grassley to reconsider H 1B visa limits, stressing Iowa’s STEM needs and attraction of skilled workers. A separate reader describes a 6 a.m. bicycle deer collision near Dunkerton, noting deer overpopulation and danger on Iowa roads amid DNR deer limits and safety concerns.
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Playground safety clampdown at Kent school over game injuries
Lenore Skenazy notes Riverview Junior School in Kent restricts a popular chasing game after injuries including a fractured collarbone. The interim co-head cites safety, while psychologist Peter Gray argues play builds control, focus, and real-world learning opportunities despite the ban.
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Prayer, politics and harm in a statehouse column
A columnist recounts resisting writing a harm-filled prayer and targets Tamara Scott for urging a Wiccan blessing at the Iowa Statehouse. The piece critiques Scott’s stance on religion and politics, calling for her removal from representing Iowa nationally. It highlights tensions between faith, secular governance, and public discourse.
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