Skills for innovation economy in Iowa by Jim Wohlpart
Jim Wohlpart argues for stronger core 21st century skills at the University of Northern Iowa in partnership with Iowa Campus Compact. He urges integrating applied engaged learning and service learning to prepare students for civic life and an innovation driven economy, aiming to meet workforce needs. The piece highlights UNI's Service Learning Institute and calls public support.
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Future Ready Iowa Alliance
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Dan Houston
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Jim Wohlpart
Community Letters on Branstad Education and Civic Duty
Readers argue over Iowa education standards and job creation policies under Gov. Terry Branstad. They compare state planning to Wisconsin and Minnesota, urge higher expectations, and warn government policy impacts on health, environment, and life quality. Charles Cizio Cedar Rapids and Charlene Nightingale Anamosa submit comments urging accountability and unity.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
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Charles Cizio
Cedar Rapids
What Trump budget blueprint gets right
Guest editorial notes the Trump budget plan trims 54 billion in domestic cuts, argues the spending path remains high GDP share, and calls for scrutiny of long lived programs. It praises budget director Mulvaney for clarifying money origins and warns against endless deficits and debt servicing costs.
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Congress
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Washington
Voter Integrity Act critique by Scott County auditor
Roxanna Moritz argues the Voter Integrity Act ignores real registration problems while addressing rare in person impersonation. She notes limits on absentee voting, uneven processing times, and noncitizen registration issues, urging hearings on juror lists and broader registration fixes.
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Scott County
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