Local lobbyist ban unfair to local governments in Statehouse
The Gazette editorial argues a plan to bar local governments from using taxpayer funds to hire lobbyists at the Capitol is unfair. It warns such a ban would remove local voices on bills affecting Cedar Rapids and other areas, noting the value of on-site access during critical legislative moments and urging the bill be scrapped.
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Golden Dome
Cedar Rapids
GOP
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Community Letters on Tariffs and Farm Jobs in Iowa
A community letter discusses President Trump's 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods and its impact on Iowa farms and jobs. It cites Iowa Farm Bureau figures of 4,097 agriculture-related job losses through 2024’s third quarter and Deere cuts of 1,702 positions in 2024. It notes Grassley seeking relief via carve outs and Joni Ernst's controversial X Spaces remarks.
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Donald Trump
China
United States
Iowa Farm Bureau
John Deere
Trump
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
X Spaces
Elon Musk
Surreal reality of modern war seen through TikTok eyes
Cassie McClure reflects on living through Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Gaza events as real time history. She and her mother witness chaos at home via high def feeds while grappling with helplessness, distraction, and the urge to look away. The piece contrasts 20th century lessons with 21st century technology and media.
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Russia
Ukraine
History Channel
Europe
Gaza
Home schooling bill raises safety concerns in Iowa
Bruce Lear argues House File 88 loosens oversight of home schooling in Iowa. The piece notes reduced reporting on vaccinations and testing, removal of science and social studies requirements for elementary students, and lenient limits on instruction to unrelated students. It cites risks from lax supervision, including past cases of child neglect and malnutrition. Lear urges protecting all children and highlights broader labor and safety issues facing the state.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Department of Education
Education Committee
Samantha Fett
Natalie Finn
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