Grain-Bin Village aids Haitians with housing plan
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Ag Secretary Bill Northey co-chair a campaign to raise 300000 to assist Haitians. Iowa Food & Family Project aims to build 48 SafeTHomes steel grain bins converted into hurricane resistant housing and provide food packets.
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Community letters defend service members and honor Pearl Harbor survivors
This reader-contributed set of notes praises Iowa Troop Pantry for delivering care packages to deployed troops since 2010 and argues against neglecting service members needs. It also thanks supporters of Indian Creek Nature Center’s fundraiser and rebuts a Pearl Harbor remark, honoring aging veterans.
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Taxing illegal income sparks debate on debt
A reader argues for a federal tax increase on money earned from illegal activities citing James v. United States 1961 and asks Congress to consider the measure to reduce the national debt. Cedar Rapids letter mentions Christmas program praise and biblical verses from Acts 4:12 and Luke. Marilyn Pleiness
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Hard drive shortage from Thailand floods and drug shortages hit Iowa
Severe floods in Thailand disrupt global hard drive production driving prices up and boosting demand for refurbished drives. In Eastern Iowa hospitals face a national drug shortage with 60 critical medications scarce including chemo and antibiotics. 82 percent of hospitals report treatment delays. Local hospitals and pharmacies share supplies and seek alternatives.
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Wedge issues and political strategy across parties
A commentary on wedge issues showing how both parties use divisive topics from guns to race to shape voter behavior. It argues democracy needs disagreement, notes Obama's framing of inequality, critiques the Keystone pipeline debate, and reflects on how policy battles reveal base alignments.
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Don Racheter urges expanding broadband access in Iowa
In a guest column, Don Racheter of the Public Interest Institute argues for private investment to expand broadband and mobile access, highlighting health care benefits and rural connectivity while opposing FCC-blocking mergers. He notes Iowa’s early presidential caucus status boosts public discussion on policy and urges citizens to push for faster deployment.
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