Colleges unite on shared path to survival in Iowa
The Gazette notes Mount Mercy University and St. Ambrose University are exploring cooperation with online and in person courses this fall and a long term strategic combination. Two campuses and separate athletics and endowments would remain, but redundancies could be trimmed to expand offerings and support students amid enrollment declines.
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Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
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Iowa
Community Letters: Creation stories clash with embryo laws
A reader argues that modern religions rely on gods for morals, but Alabama Supreme Court rulings classifying embryos as persons force evangelical groups to confront a moral conflict. They question whether law should reflect religious myths or acknowledge human understanding.
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Anke Ludho Highlighted by Creators Syndicate
Creators Syndicate features Anke Ludho in its creation story offering a concise interpretation of the religion’s logic. The piece argues only two decisions can resolve the issue, positing a binary outcome in a brief commentary.
Finn Fox college essay shows fearless youth and growth
Lenore Skenazy profiles Finn Fox whose parents describe his battle with brain cancer and his essay about free roam adventures in Chinatown. The piece highlights how 11 year old Finn roamed San Francisco, learned independence, faced unknowns, and built confidence through risky exploration that later fueled academic and leadership pursuits. The column ends noting Finn’s death in 2023 and a call for donations to childhood cancer research.
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Iowa Senate split over opioid funds blocks fentanyl relief
Janice Weiner argues Iowa Republicans starve $47.5 million in opioid settlement funds, blocking treatment capacity. She notes 2021 settlements, gubernatorial and legislative refusals, and the need for an advisory board and a timely, transparent allocation to save lives ahead of the 2025 session.
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