West Branch sixth-graders win second in Siemens challenge
Four West Branch Middle School sixth graders Kara Fountain Allison Kusick Gabby Salemink and Megan Tadlock earned national second place in the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge for collecting 158 pounds of outdated medications. They studied disposal methods with Hector Ibarra and tested water at the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab.
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Gabby Salemink
Megan Tadlock
Siemens
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Grassley views on Tea Party Paul clashes in GOP stance
The letter notes Grassley as a GOP leader and asks whether he supports Rand Paul’s Civil Rights Act positions and calls for his stance on hostile Tea Party rally signs. It also questions party unity and urges public comment from Grassley. The piece ends urging local civic reflection.
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Robert Siegel
National Public Radio
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Carol Bradley
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Liberals and Illegal Immigration Debate Prompted by Arizona Law
Letter writer James Schmitz from Marion criticizes liberals and federal officials for perceived tolerance of illegal immigration. He cites untaxed money, burden on public services, drug flow, and a May 20 Congressional reaction to Arizona's law, questioning the 80 percent Hispanic vote influence. He calls for ID checks and legal compliance.
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Congress
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Marion
Texas board adopts new social study history curricula
The Texas State Board of Education approved revised social studies and history standards after heated partisan debate. The decision shapes teaching for 4.8 million students over a decade and cements Texas influence on nationwide textbook content amid ongoing debates over national identity and religion in schooling.
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Mel Gabler
Washington Post
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Road ahead tests Branstad Conlin in Iowa race
The piece weighs up Branstad and Conlin with Grassley and Culver as backdrops. It notes Branstad’s four governor terms and Conlin’s 1982 loss and prominence. It cites attacks over socialism crop payments housing credits and potential federal law issues, urging focus on voters’ concerns and the road ahead.
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Culver
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