Reynolds makes history as Iowa's first female governor
TheGazette notes Kim Reynolds becomes Iowa's first woman to lead the state. Her inaugural address outlines a bold reform agenda including tax simplification, reduction of exemptions, and a goal that 70 percent of workers have education or training beyond high school by 2025. She stresses innovation in energy, schools, and workforce, while facing a tight budget, water quality issues, and political hurdles.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa
Reynolds
Washington
Terrace Hill
Time for millennials to take action in democracy
A call to action for Millennials to engage in politics and town halls. It urges contacting lawmakers to question policies affecting health care, employment, and the environment, and stresses unity and resistance to defend democracy. It frames Obamacare repeal as creating risk over pre existing conditions and urges civic participation.
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House of Representatives
Senate
U.S
Oval Office
Military budget increase sparks reader concern over priorities
A Toddville editor reprints a letter criticizing a 12.5 billion military budget rise while education and environmental programs face cuts. The writer urges valuing educators and citizens over military expansion, emphasizing education as vital to the nation.
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Congress
No More Noes for Women and Girls Across the Nation
Petula Dvorak argues a wave of reform erases gender barriers from classrooms to front lines. From Maddi Runkles losing a graduation walk to Summer Bond fighting a dress code, to hijabs in Portland sports and women in combat roles, the piece chronicles ongoing pushback against gender discrimination and celebrates progress and resistance.
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Manworld
Maryland
Maddi Runkles
Heritage Academy
David R. Hobbs
North Carolina
Summer Bond
Bond
Charlotte
WCNC
Ariana Grande
Manchester
England
Grande
Ashley
Bugg
Hamblin
Cheatham County
Tenn
Portland
Ore
Deering High School
D.C
Bernice Rink
Marine Corps
Cedar Rapids transit plan signals limited expansion
Rapids Transit clears first hearing on 2017 Cedar Rapids route changes based on MPO study. Proposals include Lindale Mall and Wal Mart mini hubs, Route 5 15 minute headways, new Marion and Hiawatha circulators, and no fare hikes or weekend charges. Night service and late hours remain unconfirmed.
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Cedar Rapids
Lindale
Westdale
Wal- Mart
Marion
Hiawatha
Lindale Mall
Wal- Marton
Blairs Ferry
First Avenue
GTC
Wal-Mart
City of
Cedar-Rapids
Bullet Point
Brad DeBrower
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