Steering Iowa Toward Stable Trade for Farm Prosperity
Craig Hill argues for renewing NAFTA and joining the TPP to stabilize Iowa agriculture. He notes exports sustain one in five jobs and cites Canada Mexico Japan and Vietnam as key markets. He urges public pressure on Congress as policy shifted under the Trump administration. Craig Hill of Ackworth chairs the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
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Kirkwood Sports Coverage Deserves More Spotlight
Letter urging The Gazette to expand coverage of Kirkwood Community College athletics. Caller cites women 37 0 national title run and past men title wins plus recent transfers and alumni success, asking for more feature sports stories and regional coverage. Coralville resident Eric Weiler.
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Congress must curb gun access to end the madness
The speaker condemns NRA funding and calls on Congress to vote to reduce gun access. They urge replacing lawmakers who accept campaign money tied to bloodshed and warn of more school shootings unless action is taken. They stress Iowa voters are fed up and promise to work to change representation in Washington.
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Mental health policy clash fuels debates on hospital closures
Walter Williams argues liberal deinstitutionalization failed reducing crime and cost. He cites Eastern State Hospital history from 1773 and 1955 to 1977 patient declines, linking federal retreat to mass shootings and social harms. He endorses shifting responsibility back to states and critiques ADA interpretation.
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Cedar Rapids Mayor's State of the City Highlights Youth, Housing, and Growth
Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart delivers a steady State of the City address praising a decade of progress since the 2008 flood and outlining modest next steps. He plans a Mayor's Youth Council, boards restructuring, renewed Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Finance Corp funding, and continued collaboration with the school district. He also notes potential flood funding gains and future quality-of-life projects and a signature event with a Kelly Clarkson appearance.
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