Commission must decide Linn County license without curb
The Editorial argues against a five year moratorium on new Iowa casino licenses and measures to preempt Linn County Cedar Rapids licensing. It praises the Gaming Commission for independent regulation since 1983 and urges the Senate and Governor Kim Reynolds to reject the bill, allowing the commission to do its job.
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Linn County
Bobby Kaufmann
Wilton
Cedar Rapids
Kim Reynolds
House
Riverside
Kaufmann
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Racing and Gaming Commission
Senate
Community Letter Argues to Stem Illegal Immigration
A reader contends that Iowa should act to curb illegal immigration as a majority supports, arguing reforms in Congress are needed to address the issue and possibly aid asylum seekers. The letter notes local labor shortages and criticizes targeting citizens or institutions, calling for solutions beyond community blame.
What Does Aug 8 Stand For In Sanctuary Debate
A reader argues sanctuary in houses of worship predates Christianity and suggests if the nation is Christian then the tradition should be respected. They contend the term AUG 8 has potential consequences and express strong disagreement with opposing views.
Trump leads America toward decline in Harrop column
Froma Harrop argues the second Trump presidency risks long term decline as Trump pushes tariff threats against Colombia and Canada and mocks opponents. She likens Trump to a blustering Roosevelt warning against self-glorification and notes impacts on defense, transgender policy, groceries, lumber, and electric vehicle competition with China.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Colombia
China
Canada
North Carolina
California
Farmers key to water quality amid collaborative effort
Joshua Henik argues that improving Iowa water quality needs nuanced, cooperative action across government and stakeholders. He highlights the Middle Cedar Partnership Project with over 15 member groups, showing how cover crops, buffers, bioreactors, and soil strategies cut nutrient runoff while supporting farmers. He notes large-scale adoption and economic context, urging sustained collaboration.
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Middle Cedar
Cedar River
Iowa Farm Bureau
The
Iowa Soybean Association
Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council
Agriculture Clean Water Alliance
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