To kill a superbug our next fiercest enemy
A Chicago Tribune guest editorial argues the superbug threat from antibiotic resistance demands global effort. It highlights malacidins from Rockefeller University as a potential new class, but notes long testing, complex bacterial defenses, and the need for concerted action from researchers, policymakers, and doctors to curb resistance.
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New York
Rockefeller University
Nature
Kathy Talkington
Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew
Carb-X
National Institute of Allergy and
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Community letters urge voters to back Norris in Iowa governor race
Readers discuss Democratic primary choices to defeat Kim Reynolds. Sue Ballantyne backs Norris as best to win rural counties, while Janelle Rettig and Mike Carberry are spotlighted for environment, housing, and land use priorities. Early or June 5 voting urged.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa
Reynolds
Branstad
John Norris
Norris
Sue Ballantyne Solon
Janelle Rettig
Johnson County
Rettig
Johnson County races and endorsements shaping upcoming vote
Letters from residents praise Pat Heiden for leadership on the County Comprehensive Plan and endorse Clemens for Iowa House District 73 amid concerns about gender equity and a $1.75 million sexual harassment settlement. Jim Houser is commended for 23 years of trusted, responsive service.
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Pat
Heiden
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Jodi Clemens
Springdale
Iowa
State Capitol
Clemens
Kirsten Anderson
Iowa Senate Republican Caucus
Anderson
Best is yet to come on clean water in Iowa
Sean McMahon writes that five years into the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy progress is evident as phosphorus losses have fallen about 22 percent since the baseline while nitrogen reduction remains tougher. He highlights bioreactors, saturated buffers, and cover crops, plus watershed collaborations led by Louis Beck in Miller Creek and a push to lift cover crop adoption from 20 to 50 percent, noting a $48 million project and ongoing IDALS co leadership with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance.
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Towa
Iowa State University
Owa
Iowa Nrs
Louis Beck
la Porte City
Miller Creek
Louis
Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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Laurie Tulchin
Johnson
Oaknoll
Oaknoll Board
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Cedar Rapids
Jim Houser
Ist
Post Writers Group
Cortrnen
Sean McMahon
Iowa Corn
Iowa Soybean Association
Iowa Pork Producers Association
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