Iowa DNR ends sponsorship of disabled veterans fishing trip
Guest columnist Bob Watson of Decorah denounces the Iowa DNR for cutting ties with the annual disabled veterans fishing trip at Honey Creek Resort. He cites political and fiscal criticism of the Reynolds administration and Donald Trump, arguing the move harms veterans and reflects transactional patriotism.
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Community Letters Critiques March 17 Editorial on Dutcher Acquittal
Brian Gollnick of Iowa City condemns Althea Cole for condescension in a March 17 column about Tara Dutcher. He argues the piece harms debate on gender discrimination and policing and mocks respectful language toward nonbinary identities.
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Mendacity odor in courts taints trust in justice
Cal Thomas argues that open conflicts of interest and impropriety in Fulton County's Trump case taint the justice system. He cites Willis Wade links and compares to Comey and Hur remarks, warning of a two tier system and a rising odor of mendacity that could erode public faith.
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Science Iowa warns against vaccine bill in state Senate
The Science Iowa Board urges legislators to reject Senate File 2064 which would require parental consent for minor vaccines including HPV, hepatitis B and C. The group cites public health risks, low HPV immunization rates, and cancer data from the University of Iowa. It emphasizes evidence-based policy and urges listening to experts.
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