Public workers face rights cut under Iowa bills says Moyle
Rick Moyle argues House Study Bill 84 and Senate File 213 by Republicans would strip public sector employees of bargaining rights under the Iowa Employment Relations Act. He warns that mandatory subjects beyond wages, dues checkoff, recertification timing, and union elections shift power away from workers and could hurt staffing and democracy. Moyle is executive director of the Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO.
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Community letters voice mixed Iowa changes and golf course concern
Readers urge keeping Iowa fireworks relaxed rules with safety measures and local support for keeping Jones Golf Course open. One writer argues fireworks revenue should stay in Iowa, while another urges council to reconsider closing Jones and to seek alternatives like nine holes or contracted management.
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Immigrant contributions and U S policy debate
Mary Sanchez argues that while days like Day Without Immigrants reveal tensions, history shows immigrants built America and continue to drive the economy. She warns against demonizing immigrants or endorsing harsh crackdowns and urges reason and justice in policy.
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Engineers Dream Big and Build a Better Future
Nathan Kass urges National Engineers Week readers to dream big and support more engineers to fix aging infrastructure. He cites Iowa 2015 ASCE grades, notes high water and wastewater needs, and highlights Cedar Rapids projects like the CRST Center and flood wall. Kass is Fehr Graham Cedar Rapids branch manager.
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