Florida State campus shooting shocks Tallahassee
The Florida State University campus in Tallahassee was the scene of a noon shooting injuring several and leaving two dead. A student video shows an armed assailant as panicked students hid and police swept the campus. Authorities say the suspect is a current FSU student and the son of a Leon County sheriff deputy. Political leaders call for gun law reforms as veteran advocates recall Parkland and Pulse.
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Community letters condemn deportation to El Salvador torture prison
Thomas Hill of Cedar Falls condemns the arrest and deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, noting a 2019 court order against his removal. He cites overcrowded El Salvador prisons, abuse, torture, and lack of medical care, urging accountability and due process.
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SAVE Act Seen As Unneeded Barrier To Voting
Terese Grant argues the SAVE Act imposes unnecessary hurdles by requiring citizenship documentation for registration. She notes credible studies show noncitizen voting is rare, while many citizens lack birth certificates or can’t afford passports. The League of Women Voters Iowa urges outreach remain possible and calls readers to contact Senators Ernst and Grassley before Senate action.
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Controversy Over Iowa Continuum of Care Bill and ECI Partners
Rep Tracy Ehlert warns that the Continuum of Care bill threatens funding for Early Childhood Iowa and Head Start in Iowa. She notes Linn County's ECI and its partners and warns against removing dollars from programs delivering wrap around services for young children. She emphasizes expanding needs rather than swapping dollars.
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