Parting shot at schools as Iowa bans mask mandates
The Iowa Legislature approved an education funding bill banning mask mandates for schools counties and cities and Gov Kim Reynolds signed it in a late night ceremony. The piece accuses GOP leaders of eroding local control amid broader moves on voting policing housing and abortion rights.
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Community letter on ending federal unemployment aid
A Iowa resident writes about losing federal pandemic unemployment benefits and facing housing and transportation challenges while caring for a daughter with health issues. The writer explains decades of work, partial employment, and the need for extended aid to plan a return to in person schooling.
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Harrop notes midterms hinge on Trump effect and party loyalty
Froma Harrop argues 2022 midterms may defy norms with Democrats defending seven Trump won districts and Trump lingering in voters’ minds. She cites polls showing GOP weaknesses, the Capitol riot impact, and questions for both parties ahead of November elections.
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Iowa lawmakers end session amid freedoms rhetoric and backlash
The Iowa Legislature adjourned after a session praised as a triumph by Republicans and Gov. Reynolds. Bills expanded gun rights and alcohol delivery while restricting abortion rights, voting access, and diversity programs, with backlash over micromanagement concerns.
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