Iowa farmers need migrant labor in Trump's pushback debate
The Gazette editorial argues Iowa must rethink deportations as farmers rely on undocumented workers. It cites Trump remarks at the Iowa State Fair and Rollins no amnesty stance, warning mass removals would trigger labor shortages in farming, child care, health care, and beyond. It calls for thoughtful immigration reform and agricultural labor policy.
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Iowa
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Homeland Security
Kristi Noem
U.S. Agriculture
Brooke Rollins
Rollins
America
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Economic Policy Institute
Kim Reynolds
Reynolds
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Tom Vilsack
Community Letters on Budgets and Partisan Spending
A reader argues that both parties overspend with little fiscal restraint. Citing 2001 as the last balanced year, the letter notes deficits of 1.81 trillion last year and debt rising from 3.3 to 36.2 trillion in 25 years. The Iowa Legislature plans borrowing to balance revenue, and future debt may climb another 3 trillion.
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Iowa
On vacation, let teens explore without fear and hurry
Lenore Skenazy notes parents fear independent teen outings despite ample evidence of growth. She cites family trips in London and New York where teens proved capable, and the biblical Jerusalem journey highlighting youth independence.
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Raine
Michelle Berney
New York
London
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Berney
Uber
Mary
Joseph
Jesus
Jerusalem
Temple
Debating Duane Arnold Restart Versus Health Risks
Guest columnist Joseph Mangano argues restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Cedar Rapids would pose health risks. He notes Iowa already relies on wind and other power, with decommissioning progressing after the 2020 shutdown, while NextEra seeks a late 2028 restart. He cites CDC data showing infant death and preterm birth declines since 2020 and warns of radioactive waste and potential costs to ratepayers if rebooted.
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Johnson
Iowa
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