Quotes of the Week reflect Iowa politics and gun violence
A collection of voices from Iowa figures and voters. Gov. Reynolds urges bigger tax cuts while Pam Jochum critiques the plan. Tim Krachenfels notes Trump’s lead in Iowa. Nikki Haley defends her stance in Des Moines. Reyna Roach, a student, voices fear after a Perry school shooting.
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Iowa City High School
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Nikki Haley Aims for GOP Caucus and General Election Victory
A community letter argues Nikki Haley is the best conservative choice for president citing integrity faith and pro life gun and police stands. It urges support at the January 15 Iowa GOP caucus and criticizes rival DeSantis for visiting all 99 Iowa counties and mocks Haley for comments in New Hampshire.
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United Nations
James Townsend
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U.S. Army Dental Corps
Cedar Falls
Iowa
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Kim Reynolds
Washington
Haley
Joe Biden
Costco
Bill Schettler
Mount Vernon
Catholic college leaders champion private Iowa higher education
In a crisis for higher ed, Iowa Catholic colleges stress value and accessibility. Clarke University, Loras College, Mount Mercy University, and St Ambrose University highlight private, nonprofit benefits, affordability, and 4 year graduation, noting students, families, and taxpayers gain. Presidents Fletcher Lamkin, James Collins, Todd Olson, and Amy Novak articulate the Catholic difference and community impact.
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Regents University
Clarke University
Loras College
Mount Mercy University
St. Ambrose University
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James Collins
Todd Olson
Amy Novak
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