Community letters dispute border policy and veterans aid
A reader criticize border policy as out of control under the Biden administration and praises Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds for tough stance. The letter accuses Miller-Meeks of political posturing over the Honoring Our PACT Act and condemns federal spending on border issues while criticizing aid policies for Iowa veterans and summer meal programs.
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Texas
Arizona
Iowa
Joe Biden
Ashley Hinson
Biden
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
IDVA
Congress
Miller-Meeks
Kim Reynolds
Mexico
Iowa GOP answers Trump on border bill and anthem talk
A letter from Cedar Rapids criticizes Iowa GOP for voting against a bipartisan border bill endorsed by the Border Patrol Union. The writer accuses reps of bowing to Donald Trump and urges voters to back candidates who serve the people. The text also notes Iowa legislators consider a morning national anthem requirement and a curriculum item on United States government. The author cites MLK Day and promotes the Mountaintop play in Iowa City from Feb 23 to March 10.
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Iowa
Border Patrol Union
Donald Trump
United States
Riverside Theatre
Iowa City
Katori Hall
Martin Luther King
Lorraine Motel
Memphis
New York City
Angela Bassett
Samuel L. Jackson
Dr. King
Quotes of the Week From Iowa lawmakers and locals
The week features Sen. Tony Bisignano opposing a bill to hire private auditors, Tracy Daley opposing Procter & Gamble plant expansion, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann clashing over election law hearings, Rep. Amy Nielsen walking out, and Cedar Rapids Police Chief Capt. David Dostal stressing community partnership.
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Tony Bisignano
Des Moines
Iowa
Bobby Kaufmann
Amy Nielsen
Kaufmann
David Dostal
Cedar Rapids
Men Should Sit While Using The Bathroom Say Rural Columnist
Kurt Ullrich confesses to cleaning chores and bathroom habits in a humorous rural essay. He recalls a four state driving trip the Wil. shares anecdotes from a Willie Nelson concert and a Starbucks encounter. Ullrich notes the value of courtesy and small acts of kindness, including a heartwarming shed hunting visit with a young girl. He writes from rural Jackson County and mentions a 60 page Telegraph Herald magazine of his notes.
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Alice
Willie Nelson
Willie
Here
Taylor
John Kander
Kurt Ullrich
Jackson County
Dubuque
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