Foaling Toward Floodplain Reform in Iowa
Guest columnist Ralph Rosenberg argues for shifting from higher levees to natural floodplain management. He cites past floods in 1993 2008 2010 and 2011 and urges wetlands soil conservation cover crops and buffer strips to slow floods improve water quality and recharge aquifers. He points to The Nature Conservancy video and Iowa symposium with Bill Gutowski and notes ongoing policy gaps.
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Iowa Capital for Farming and Communities Crisis Address
Ralph Rosenberg of the Iowa Environmental Council emphasizes protecting Iowa’s natural capital, including soil and water, to avert worse events. He urges long term policy changes and cites Cedar Rapids as an example of community action to prevent crises.
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Catholic bishops urge Medicaid expansion to widen Iowa health coverage
In a guest column, Bishops Hanus Nickless Amos Pates urge lawmakers to expand Medicaid and extend private plan tax credits to 138 to 400 percent of the federal poverty level. They call for excluding plans covering elective abortion from exchange subsidies and note about 250000 Iowans lack coverage.
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Call for Clear Rules on Funeral Procession Driving
A driver reports three near misses during a funeral procession on highways with 45 to 55 mph limits. The writer urges a federal standard and education slot in driver training to establish a required protocol, noting enforcement challenges but calling for action.
Benghazi column calls for real answers beyond partisan talk
Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass argues Benghazi should be about truth not party. He recalls four Americans killed in Libya including ambassador Chris Stevens and criticizes both parties and the White House for stalling on full disclosure and testimonies.
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