State universities face tuition hike plan amid funding shortfalls
The Gazette notes Iowa three regent universities plan five year tuition policies to address reduced state funds. Only two lawmakers and one state agency attended the initial task force meeting in Des Moines, delaying broad discussion. Officials say engagement is needed for coordinated funding and programs across universities and the Iowa Tuition Grant Program.
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Community Letter Critiques Health Care Reform Debate
A reader argues that the core issue is inflated medical costs driven by third party payment schemes. The writer criticizes progressive policy for disconnecting cost awareness and favoring high priced services, urging attention to affordable, low cost care options.
Colorado remembers theater massacre and responders
Laurence Rettig recalls kindness of police and EMTs during a vertigo attack and thanks responders. He condemns Trump and Republicans for lacking compassion while praising compassionate Republicans, urging accountability and empathy.
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Beetle Invasion Terrifies Iowa Gardeners and Grapes
In a Gazette column, Todd Dorman describes the recurring Japanese beetle invasion across Iowa counties with grape vines severely defoliated. He notes $460 million annual control costs in the U.S. and recalls personal botany battles while considering humane, nonlethal options.
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Western values defended in Trump Poland speech
Walter Williams analyzes Donald Trump’s Poland speech praising Western values and defends them against charges of racism. He argues Western culture is superior and contrasts it with practices in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, listing examples of oppression and punishment under various systems.
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