Iowa's clean energy powerhouse potential for Iowa
Guest column by Sarah Green argues Iowa can become a renewable energy powerhouse. It cites wind and solar growth, grid reliability, stable costs, and the role of data centers and agriculture. The Iowa Environmental Council promotes expanding clean energy and invites public support.
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Community letters oppose federal nursing home staffing rules
James Hidlebaugh urges Iowa voters to oppose federally mandated minimum staffing rules for nursing homes. He cites low resident-to-staff ratios, injuries and mistreatment, and warns of closures if regulations pass. He criticizes Gov. Reynolds, Attorney General Bird, and Rep. Hinson for campaign links to operators, urging seniors’ dignity and care. Waterloo.
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Trump blamed for economy as Harrop laments Biden era
Froma Harrop argues the economy thrived under Biden while Trump mismanages policy and personal conduct. She cites Dow losses, consumer confidence drop, rising car defaults, and tariff conflicts as evidence of Trump’s damage, contrasting with Biden’s steadier approach and criticizes Musk and Kirk for further destabilizing rhetoric.
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Johnson County Solar Task Force launches public effort
A Johnson County Solar Task Force unites bankers, developers, and utilities to shift 10 percent of electricity demand to small scale solar over the next decade. The group plans educational events and a public meeting on March 27 at the Coralville Public Library to showcase residential, municipal, and business solar projects.
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