AEA Structure Commentary by Linda L. Meloy
Linda L. Meloy argues for a careful review of Iowa AEAs noting their role in serving all students with a team of specialists. She defends curriculum based assessments for special education and highlights AEAs savings from shared purchasing and professional development initiatives. Meloy, Iowa City resident, cites decades in psychology and education.
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Iowa
U.S
AEA
Aeas
Community Letters on House Bill 587 Target Patriotism in Schools
Frank Olsen from Cedar Rapids argues in Community Letters that subcommittee approved a bill forcing daily singing of The Star-Spangled Banner in public schools. He questions time impacts, who defines government principles, and urges legislators to sing the anthem daily and learn U S government basics. Cedar Rapids resident Frank Olsen criticizes the proposal.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
Frank Olsen
Cedar Rapids
Biden border deal sparks GOP rejection and warnings
Cal Thomas argues Biden seeks emergency border authority via a bipartisan deal to shut the border until control is restored. He cites DHS figures of over 225000 encounters in December, 96000 known migrants since Oct 1, and critiques the political framing and donor influence. He warns of fundamental democratic risks if immigration remains unchecked.
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U.s.-Mexico
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U.S
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Texas Majority Pac
Texas
Katherine Fischer
Soros
Kamala Harris
Ronald Reagan
America
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What Cole Did Not Tell You About Caucuses
Bernie Hayes defends Linn County GOP caucus safety and capacity rules. He argues the leadership, elected in February 2023, has expanded attendance while preserving integrity. He counters Althea Cole’s critique of “shut out” claims, stressing contractual capacity limits and public safety over turnout.
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Linn County
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GOP
Cedar Rapids
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