Saving civics education in Iowa law boosts standards
Dr. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2545 to restore American History and Western Civilization within K-12 social studies in Iowa. The governor argues education must cultivate responsible citizens, while critics say civics reform is politicized. The piece calls for strong, liberty minded teaching as a civic virtue.
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David McCullough
McCullough
Gov. Reynolds
Vouchers stir worry over Iowa private schooling impact
Guest columnist Dave Markward argues Iowa vouchers funnel funding to church-related schools, risking church state separation. He cites Catholic mass attendance as a concern, warns of proselytizing in public spaces, and stresses the need to scrutinize the educational savings account law.
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Iowa
Kim Reynolds
Hinson opposes nationwide contraceptive access bill
U S Rep Ashley Hinson criticizes a Democrat push to guarantee contraceptive access, proposing her own plan to allow over the counter sale of some oral contraceptives for 18 and older. The Republican measures emphasize FDA fast tracking and a GAO study, while Democrats argue for broader protections and nationwide access.
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Ashley Hinson
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Department of Justice
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Governmental Accountability Office
Joni Ernst
Senate
Liz Mathis
Iowa
To a candid world Althea Cole reflects on smartphones aging
Althea Cole writes about the shift from camera film and paper newspapers to smartphones and apps. She recalls pre digital life, notes how Zoom lets people work without pants, and marks turning 40 while observing generations from Millennials to Generation Alpha.
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