Iowa should expand wind energy to export to neighbors
The Gazette argues Iowa leads in wind power with 28.5 percent of electricity from wind and 5,688 MW online but only about 1 percent of its potential. Expanding capacity could create jobs, support 14 manufacturers and 75 supply chain firms, and export clean energy to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Missouri, despite transmission challenges.
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Iowa
Iowa Wind Energy Association
Rock Island
Thegazette.com
Letters Cheer Diplomatic Path Toward Non Nuclear Iran
The writer urges permanent peace and non-nuclear Iran through ongoing negotiations with support for the Obama administration and Iowa legislators Grassley Ernst and Loebsack. They argue diplomacy over military power and expect a negotiated document for congressional study, noting past wars and traffic cameras on Interstate 380.
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Iran
Obama
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Dave Loebsack
Congress
Iowa
Community voices on safety and trade policy urge action
Cedar Rapids residents discuss improving safety at the 5-in-1 bridge and opposing Fast Track and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. They warn NAFTA era factory losses, job displacement, and higher drug costs if TPP passes, urging lawmakers Grassley Ernst Blum King Loebsack and Young to vote against Fast Track.
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Iowa City
Ray Dutchik
Cedar Rapids
NAFTA
U.S
TPP
Bernie Sanders
Vermont
Fast Track
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Rod Blum
Steve King
Dave Loebsack
David Young
Cruz signals trust as answer to Latino vote challenge
Mary Sanchez notes Ted Cruz argues trust resonates with Latino voters but questions his authenticity and stance on immigration. She contrasts Cruz with Marco Rubio, cites ACA and Obama actions, and urges forthright positions on immigration and jobs. Sanchez observes Latino support shifted after 2012 and warns Cruz must address broad policy concerns.
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Mitt Romney
Ted Cruz
Texas
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
GOP
Marco Rubio
Florida
Cruz
Latino Chamber
Chamber
Javier Palomarez
Barack Obama
Cuba
Palomarez
ACA
Obama
Congress
Rubio
Citizen Kane as Tragic Reflection on Flaws and Wealth
Orson Welles at 100 inspires a lecture tracing Citizen Kane as a tragedy of American money worship. Giwin links Kane to Aristotle’s tragedy, noting wealth destroys intimacy and meaning, with Rosebud symbolizing lost innocence and human connection.
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Orson Welles
Aristotle
Citizen Kane
Charles Foster Kane
Warren Buffett
Sam Walton
Charlie Kane
Charlie
Kane
Susan Alexander
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Joseph Giwin
Mount Mercy University
Jgiwin
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