No smartphones before high school and phone free schools
Dr. Padget Skogman urges Iowa communities to adopt four norms to shield children from excessive screen time. No smartphones before high school, no social media before age 16, and phone-free schools, with classrooms locked during the day to foster real world independence. He cites Haidt on childhood rewiring and calls on parents, teachers, coaches, and districts to act.
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Who are the bad guys here in Iowa federal clash
The article frames a dispute over federal child labor enforcement and Iowa's loosening of work hour rules for teens under 16. It features Godfather’s co owners Williams and Lacy, Iowa lawmakers and business owners, and a push by DOL for per violation penalties. The piece weighs teen workers, parent consent, and cross state differences with a strong local perspective.
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Iowa
Julie Su
Reynolds
South Dakota
Illinois
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Ashley Hinson
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Lacy’s
Michigan
Farm Bill risks Iowa SNAP funding and climate aims
Iowa hunger advocates warn the Farm Bill could cut SNAP funding in Iowa by 170 million and reduce household benefits by 67 dollars monthly while shifting focus to conservation programs funded by IRA money. The piece notes bipartisan interest on climate-smart practices, concerns over nitrous oxide, and debates on labeling, animal welfare rules, and state restrictions.
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Iowa Hunger Coalition
Dmarc Food Pantry Network
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EQUIP
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Izaak Walton League
Washington, D.C
Chris Jones
University of Iowa
Jones
California
House
Mary Miller
Illinois
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