Why I support solar power by Iowa Democrat Sarah Corkery
Democratic nominee Sarah Corkery argues for expanding solar energy in Iowa noting climate risks and the benefits of solar on rooftops and brownfields. She endorses the Duane Arnold Solar Project for jobs and clean energy, while calling for proactive land-use planning and utility regulation to ensure sustainable growth.
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Preserving Iowa’s heirloom plants for pollinators
Community voice urges diverse habitat for lawns and farmlands highlighting Iowa’s heirloom flowers, shrubs, vines, and fruit trees. They note 150 years of wild and cultivated plants supporting bees, birds, and wildlife, urging simple garden steps and neighborly sharing tips from Seed Savers Decorah and Backyard Solutions Iowa City.
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Dems Still Run the Show San Francisco to Chicago
Cal Thomas notes Democratic conventions from 1984 to 2024 show a leftward drift. He recalls Jeane Kirkpatrick calling San Francisco Democrats and contrasts Mondale’s promises with Reagan era outcomes. Harris is critiqued for policy shifts and calls for debt and price controls, citing inflation and migration concerns.
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City Park Pool plan exposed ageism in Iowa City
Guest columnist Jeremy Penn argues the City Park Pool replacement favors adults over children. He notes biased engagement methods and a survey that centered adult preferences, with few under 18 participants, and calls for including children in future decisions.
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Mercer Park
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
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