Community urged to fund World War II memorial for Iowa Veterans Home
Guest column by Kami Holmes of Grinnell Mutual urges donations to build a World War II memorial on the Iowa Veterans Home grounds. The facility houses over 500 veterans including 77 World War II veterans. project estimated at about 20 000 dollars. Donations via Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines or online at desmoinesfoundation.org. Donations tax deductible.
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Letters on public records and trade policy debate
A reader argues for transparency about gun permits and welfare recipients while criticizing trade policy with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The letter also defends pastors' role in politics and rebukes media stereotypes, urging respect for allies and bipartisan civility.
Republican Senators Letter to Iran Slows No Boundaries in Foreign Policy Debate
Ramesh Ponnuru notes the 47 senators sent a letter to Iran warning that a future president could discard Obama promises on nuclear policy. Biden calls the move beneath the Senate. York defends it as a reaction to executive overreach. The piece weighs whether the letter changes outcomes or simply signals partisan tension in foreign policy.
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Public hearing on topsoil rule change in Cedar Rapids
Iowa residents hear proposals as the EPC weighs scrapping a 4 inch topsoil restoration rule adopted in 2012. Builders seek flexibility with new “unless infeasible” language while critics urge balanced solutions to reduce runoff and protect water quality. Public comment urged at 6 p.m. in the Five Seasons Conference Room.
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