Iowa's New Conservatives push deficit spending plan in Iowa
Guest columnist Ed Tibbetts critiques Iowa Republicans for approving a 2025 26 budget with a deficit. He argues the surplus is not the cause, but a shift to a regressive sales tax funded by reserve funds. The piece warns of five year deficits, reduced long term planning, and risks to services as Governor Reynolds prepares to not seek re election.
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Community Letter Urges Defense of Constitution and Health Care
A reader argues against Joni Ernst Medicaid cuts and defends constitutional rights. The letter laments due process, cites Valley Forge sacrifice, and urges Democrats to gain Congress to uphold the rule of law. It condemns Republican silence and calls for civic action to protect freedom and the republic.
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True conservatives vanish amid politics and tech changes
A guest column argues genuine conservatism has faded amid executive overreach and partisan voting, likening modern lawmakers to a broken VCR. It notes Grassley’s shrug on deportation, Republican debt expansion, and Iowa’s voucher spending, urging readers to demand true adherence to conservative principles. Bruce Lear, Sioux City educator, writes.
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