Cidery on farm sparks debate over rural development in Johnson County
A guest column from Sara Goering and Paul Rasch of Wilson's Orchard defends their cidery project against a critical zoning opinion. They argue the venture fits agricultural land use, cites Cedar Ridge Winery and Sutliff Cidery as precedents, and warn against harming rural livelihoods. They emphasize youth staying on farms, local food and drink, and suggest promoting sustainable practices to preserve farms for future generations.
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the Gazette
Johnson County
Tom Carsner
Cedar Ridge Winery
Linn County
Sutliff Cidery
Iowa
Wilson’s
United States
Wilson
America
Community Letter Reflects on Trump Syria Firepower Debate
A community letter argues the $50 million bombing of a Syrian airstrip was a politicized move aiming to lift Trump’s 35 percent approval rating. It contrasts horrific chemical attacks with civilian suffering, questions policy, and urges diplomatic pressure on China to curb North Korea while criticizing Rep. Rod Blum for town hall refusals.
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Bashar al-Assad
Donald Trump
Trump
Russia
Assad
Syria
China
North Korea
United States
Korea
South Korea
America
The Decline of Steve Bannon in Trump’s White House
FROMA HARROP notes the rapid fall of Steve Bannon from Trump’s inner circle after being removed from the NSC. The columnist contrasts Trump’s reasons for keeping him close as insurance with Bannon’s inflammatory goals and questions whether his demotion reflects unity or ugliness in GOP politics. Peggy Noonan’s critique and H R McMaster’s role frame the episode as a clash between nationalist rhetoric and governance.
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Donald Trump
Steve Bannon
Bannon
National Security Council
Steve
Trump
Breitbart News
White House
Republican Unity
Peggy Noonan
H.R. McMaster
NSC
Stephen Bannon
America
What is the House afraid of in Iowa medical marijuana
Adam Sullivan profiles Gutcher a registered nurse and Army veteran who moved to Colorado for legal cannabis based pain relief after a failed trial of narcotics and a costly neurostimulator. He argues Iowa lawmakers hinder reform as the Senate backed bipartisan medical cannabis measures yet the House stalls leaving sick Iowans waiting.
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Ancy Gutcher
U.S. Army Nurse Corps
Iowa
Senate
Gutcher
Colorado
Statehouse
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Gmail
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Liberty
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