Iowa STEM program growth drives Iowa youth innovation
Jeff Weld reports Iowa's Scale-Up initiative expands hands on STEM to 800 classrooms and 40 000 learners statewide. Programs include robotics wind turbine modeling and computer contests backed by a 4 7 million state appropriation. Lt Gov Reynolds honored as a STEM leader. Iowa selected by Smithsonian for talent pipelines. Akina Fitzgerald of Team 5445 highlights life changing impact.
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Women to lead Congress and presidency urged by letter
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for female political leadership to balance male governance. The letter cites Czech Village issues, Riverside Park, and community heritage while urging preservation and local development. A second writer, John J. Brobst, shares a personal mental health recovery path and warns funding must support services and wait times for psychiatric care.
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Ford's open doors spark 1908-era inventor vibe
Lenore Skenazy notes Ford's Detroit blogger tour highlights a shift toward outsourced idea generation. Hackerspaces offer access to high tech tools like 3-D printers and CAD, enabling anyone to invent without advanced skills or separate facilities.
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Forty years after Roe v Wade focus shifts to prevention
The Pew Research Center finds while pro choice and pro life lines remain firm, the issue's political weight fades with younger adults. More than half say abortion is not important compared with other issues, and prevention of unintended pregnancy could unify focus. Comments: 319 339 3154 Jennifer Hemmingsen sourcemedia.net
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