Quotes of the Week From Iowa Figures and Reactions
A roundup of quotes from local figures on storms politics and legal matters. Dave Flory reflects on chasing storms and student experiences at Iowa State University. Max Villatoro discusses deportation's impact on family life. Tom Harkin criticizes Biden's debate performance. Kim Reynolds comments on child labor law enforcement. Susan Christensen criticizes the six week abortion ban ruling.
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Dave Flory
Iowa State University
Iowa
Supreme Court
Susan Christensen
Community letter calls for waste diversion and political critique
A Linn County community letter warns the landfill may close by 2036 and urges waste diversion through donation, Little Free Libraries and Pantries, composting, and recycling. The piece critiques Althea Cole’s presidential debate column, lauds some politicians, questions voter choices, and urges action on environmental issues. It references Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls residents and notes opinions from Dan and Laura Gansen and Adam Cooper.
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Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Hiawatha Public Library
Cedar Rapids
Althea Cole
Biden
U.S
Trump
John Burke
Ley Thomson
Charles City
Brian Jorde
Senate
Dan
Laura Gansen
Cedar Falls
Keep the music as trees fall in rural America
Kurt Ullrich reflects on dying ash trees along his road, memories from youth, a lunar cat named Luna, and quiet daily labors. He muses on faith, beauty found in loss, and a Dubuque Telegraph Herald magazine compiling his rural America essays.
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Luna
Louisville
Kurt Ullrich
Jackson County
Dubuque
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