Local farms could curb food deserts withCSA and co op model
Tamara Marcus argues Cedar Rapids could redirect a $915000 Hy-Vee investment to support local farms via CSA shares and a door-to-door delivery system inspired by Soul Fire Farm. The plan envisions a Linn and Johnson county co op delivering fresh produce, expanding access for low income communities, with a two summer window and potential long term partnerships.
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Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
CSA
Echollective
Buffalo Ridge
Rainbow Roots
Soul Fire Farm
Soul Fire Farms
Linn
Johnson County
Community Letter Praises Trump Trial Conviction
Jon Prottsman of Coralville writes that twelve jurors convicted Donald Trump on all 34 counts, urging honesty and accountability while criticizing Republican leaders for delaying legal action and calling for voters to replace officials in 2024. He cites Jan 6 and current trial delays as threats to democracy.
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Donald Trump
U.S. Senate
U.S. House
Trump
United States
Iowa
Ashley Hinson
Joni Ernst
Chuck Grassley
Randy Feenstra
Kim Reynolds
Brenna Bird
El Nino to La Nina shift shadows climate future
Bloomberg columnist Mark Gongloff reviews the El Nino and La Nina cycle, noting record heat in 2015-16 and 2023-24, the ongoing warming trend, and the likely uptick in Atlantic hurricanes as climate change amplifies ENSO impacts and heat retention. He urges reduced fossil fuel use and adaptive planning for more chaotic weather.
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Pacific Ocean
la Nina
World Meteorological Organization
Ko Barrett
WMO
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Mark Gongloff
Bloomberg
Iowans have not changed but leadership has changed Iowa
Bruce Lear argues Iowans remain steady while leaders shift. He cites bipartisan issues: strong public schools, clean rivers, honest care in nursing homes, and balanced health care decisions. The piece condemns one party control and calls for transparent campaign promises and accountable candidates. Lear, a long-time educator, urges voters to demand honesty and clarity from those seeking office.
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Iowa
Greenfield
Kim Reynolds
Party
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Coralville
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Sioux City
Iowa State Education Association
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Hell
Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
Capitol Hill
New York
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