Denial won’t stop Earth Day participation join the 44th
The Gazette urges involvement in Earth Day activities despite climate-skeptic stances. It promotes planting hardy natives, rain barrels, and biking, noting a day of community improvement and personal health without political labeling.
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Costly day care vs college tuition sparks citizen letters
In Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon readers compare yearly child care at 9 053 with 50 weeks 10 hours daily to 3 60 per hour and tuition 7 830 with 18 hours per semester 36 per year equating to 217 50 per hour. The letters defend valuing caregivers and critique GOP cuts while accusing politicians of misgovernance.
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Khrushcheva predicts Putin's moves amid Russia US talks
Khrushcheva argues Putin aims to end Ukraine tensions on his terms and may fear losing face. She notes Putin seeks power projection, while Obama weighs sanctions and global reaction. The granddaughter of Nikita Khrushchev disputes Western certainty and frames Moscow as pursuing strategic restraint.
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Go green locally to save monarch butterflies in Iowa
Guest column by David Osterberg urges Iowans to plant milkweed, curb pesticides, and adopt local policies to combat habitat loss and climate impact. He cites Monarch Watch outreach, Gwynned Vetter-Drusch’s Moving for Monarchs project, solar tax credits, and calls for stronger energy efficiency and emissions policies at state and local levels.
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