Biden vows yo stay in race amid questions on fitness
In a letter to House Democrats Biden says he will remain in the race 42 days to the convention and 119 to the general election urging unity. He defends his debate performance and criticizes Trump while acknowledging scrutiny from independents and undecided voters.
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Community Letters Reflect On Presidential Moral Standards
A reader recalls past political disqualifications involving Ed Muskie Eagleton Dean Hart Jepsen and Roger Jepsen, contrasting them with modern tolerance for a candidate lacking gun or liquor licenses. The letter argues attitudes toward propriety shift as threats shift, wondering about immunity from official crimes.
Iowa climate reckoning here asks for resilience now
Guest column by Sarah Green, executive director of the Iowa Environmental Council, argues Iowa faces hotter temperatures and more extreme weather, from floods to heat waves to tornadoes. Calls for leadership action, climate solutions, and resilient infrastructure to protect residents.
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Public schools should not be forced to display religion
Bruce Lear argues against mandating Bible teaching in public schools and against state efforts to insert religious content into education. He cites past Supreme Court rulings, warns of a constitutional crisis under a rightward court, and urges keeping schools welcoming to students of all faiths while criticizing allegations that teachers are indoctrinating or grooming. Lear, a longtime Iowa educator, adds personal recollections and cautions about unintended consequences of constitutional overreach.
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