Collective bargaining helps teachers stay and serve communities
Molly Donahue, a 27 year veteran teacher in Cedar Rapids, argues collective bargaining sustains high quality public education. She condemns Iowa politicians for backing reform that would fund for profit charters, reduce funding, and enable teacher shortages. She cites personal dedication to students families graduations and community support.
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Cedar Rapids
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Letters on bike lights and biochar in Iowa opinions
A reader urges stronger enforcement of existing bicycle light rules after noting low-night fatalities and driver attentiveness. Another writer promotes biochar as a climate solution, highlighting ISU and Cornell research and its soil and carbon benefits.
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Trump IIndGuessing His Grip On Power At Mar-a-Lago Ball
Harrop questions whether Donald Trump truly runs the presidency noting weekend activities in Florida and a controversial order on immigration. The column discusses possible reasons for decisions, GOP reaction, and a looming political crisis.
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Adam Sullivan on Iowa’s one-party state and bipartisan reforms
Adam Sullivan argues that Iowa’s Republican trifecta will speed policy but risks sidelining common-sense reforms. He urges bipartisan moves on medical cannabis, civil asset forfeiture, and election rules while urging Democrats not to block ideas. Sullivan notes need for minority votes and incremental progress.
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