Iowa Regents poised to approve tuition hike at state universities
The Gazette editorial criticizes Iowa Republicans for continuing underfunding higher education as the Board of Regents considers a 3 percent rise at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University and 2 percent at the University of Northern Iowa. It notes a long term shift from state support to tuition, cites past funding figures, and argues for safeguarding funding to sustain these top state employers and innovation hubs.
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Taxes pay for a civilized society in our town
Community letters celebrate taxes by highlighting public services from boulevard tree care to notarization at the County Courthouse, 911 response, sheriff support, and maintained trails. The author credits taxes for roads, lights, libraries, and other community infrastructure, learned from working-class parents and teachers.
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New caregiving world as teens bear elder care burden
Froma Harrop notes a rise in family caregiving with teens like Leo Remis helping disabled parents. She cites 5.4 million under-18 caregivers, rising home care demand, generation shifts, wage losses, and uneven govt support, arguing families brace for a long-term, costly obligation.
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Lincoln and Dodge choose Council Bluffs route for transcontinental railway
Lincoln met surveyor Grenville Dodge in Council Bluffs to plan a coast to coast railroad. Dodge outlined a route crossing the Missouri River and Iowa, leading to the Pacific Railway Act’s fulfillment and the 1869 golden spike moment. Historic notes recount Lincoln’s vision, Dodge’s role, and the westward expansion milestone.
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Iowa
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