Iowa’s post agricultural era and the state’s new path
An Iowa Business Council report argues that farming now accounts for a small share of GSP and employment, while other sectors and government payments dominate incomes. It warns of aging demographics, rural decline, and a need to define a new competitive advantage to drive a diversified economy beyond agriculture.
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DARE program under fire from a critic and parent
Crispin Sartwell argues that the DARE anti drug program fails to address real drug use factors and relies on peer pressure slogans. He cites his stepson Vince’s graduation from DARE and notes that materials and methods resemble indoctrination more than education.
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