Stake in Iowa water safety and climate risk behind Dakota Access ruling
Guest columnist Jonas Magram argues the Iowa Utilities Board ruling to grant eminent domain for the Dakota Access pipeline threatens drinking water and public health. He cites Sierra Club Iowa Chapter and local groups warning of toxic chemicals, climate impacts, and profits over safety, urging robust citizen oversight.
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Community letters critique Clinton election defeats and future role
The letter muses on Hillary Clinton’s repeated election losses and suggests a retirement era for her, comparing politics to a “rocking chair” at a library or mansion. It discusses presidential terms, potential ambassadorships, and the idea of party reverence toward her near misses. Cedar Rapids observer Ken Thimmesch.
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President-elect faces Taiwan call and China policy critique
Coralville writer Jeff Klinzman argues the president-elect broke four decades of policy with a Taiwan call and harshly criticizes China. He questions delays in tax returns and seeks clarity on international debts amid looming Chinese loan demands.
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Pentagon must fuse Silicon Valley with national defense
As Trump prepares to take office, Bloomberg View argues for linking Pentagon modernization with tech industry leverage. It urges longer term shifts to fixed price contracts, tech firm partnerships, and startup like speed, citing CIA In Tel, Amazon deals, and private sector incentives to cut costs and accelerate weapon development while maintaining security.
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Iowa Nice or Not A Closer Look At Iowa Behavior
Steve Corbin argues that recent events show a decline in Iowa values from violent crime at a Wal-Mart to harassment of workers. He cites hate crimes, xenophobia, and neglect leading to a fatal case, urging a return to true Iowa Nice in 2017.
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