How to Spot A Native Iowan lecture travels Iowa
Luther College professor James Rhodes argues Iowans are defined by a strong work ethic, resilience and inclusivity rooted in rural heritage. His road lecture, funded by the Iowa Humanities Board and NEA, promotes Iowa identity at Dubuque and Vinton events.
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Environment fuels partisan clash in Iowa Legislature
Iowa lawmakers confront a sharp environmental policy split as Democrats push stronger groundwater protections and tank removal funding while Republicans resist higher gas taxes and seek alternatives. Proposals include up to 100 million in bonds for leaking tanks, a state indemnity fund, and incentives to plug drainage wells, with debate over landfill disposal bans and recycling measures.
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New Iowa school standards threaten district consolidations
A survey of 114 northeast Iowa public school superintendents finds new standards likely to drive consolidation and reorganization long term. Larger districts see more positive impact while small districts warn of hard costs and possible district dissolutions.
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