Local Food Makes Cents Drives Iowa Child Nutrition Push
Krista Smith and Nathan Spalding urge state leadership to scale Farm to School and Early Care, citing a pilot that added 10 cents per meal for locally sourced foods. They note 200 proposals, 69 000 in funding requests, and 2 000 Iowa children without access to nutritious local snacks and meals.
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Krista Smith
Iowa Aeyc
Nathan Spalding
FoodCorps
Community Letter Attacks Hinson on Infrastructure Bill
The writer argues Republicans overstate the need for a $400 billion five year plan and criticizes Rep. Ashley Hinson for championing it as a moderate alternative to the Biden bill. They cite ASCE concerns for bridges and roads and warn of long term growth and demand shortfalls.
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Factory farm biogas a threat to Iowa communities
Emma Schmit, Jess Mazour and Adam Mason argue that factory farm biogas harms Iowa by expanding pipelines and manure pollution, fueling eminent domain, and diverting public funds to private investors. They call for prioritizing residents over Big Ag, Big Gas, and venture capital, urging action against HF 522 and related projects.
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Bakken
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Sioux County
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Emma Schmit
Food & Water Watch
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Sierra Club
Adam Mason
Citizens For Community Improvement Action Fund
Giving peace a chance with a shore from U S Gaza
Norman Sherman argues for a Christian bridge between Jews and Muslims to end the Gaza conflict. He criticizes US support for Netanyahu while urging sustained American pressure for a permanent cease-fire and reduced hate. Sherman notes both sides suffer and recalls his Jewish background and public service.
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