Quotes of the Week Highlight Education Gaming and Tax Critiques
Key figures criticize state science standards removing climate change and evolution. Iowa lawmakers debate casino licensing with economic and regulatory concerns. Governor Reynolds contrasts Iowa with Illinois in a pointed Condition of the State speech.
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Jeff Nordine
University of Iowa
Kim Reynolds
Community letters on Hawkeye games and immigration policy
A reader laments limited access to Hawkeye basketball on TV and streaming services, urging inclusion of BTN and local stations. The letter also counters immigration critique, arguing for lawful citizenship and enforcing existing laws while welcoming newcomers. It mentions the 2025 inauguration context and critiques a political figure.
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Pete Looney
Marion
Remembering Carter and Camp David in a Critical View
A reader reflects on Jimmy Carter and the 1978 Camp David Accords, arguing the peace deal failed to stop Israeli settlements and Palestinian rights were undermined. The critique cites Carter’s 2006 book Peace Not Apartheid, noting quotes about U.N. Resolution 242 and the unintended effects on Israel’s expansion.
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Sno Bob dreamer waits for snow in rural Iowa
Kurt Ullrich recalls a 60 year wait to ride a Sno-Bob Ski bike and a life marked by memory, death, and love. He describes deer near a road, a decades long gift from Peggy, and reflections on loss, aging, and a lifelong romance. Ullrich lives in rural Jackson County and his Telegraph Herald magazine notes his rural America writings.
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Emily
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