Higher education in Iowa faces funding and enrollment strain
The Gazette argues that public universities in Iowa confront weak state funding and enrollment declines worsened by the COVID 19 pandemic. It notes President Harreld’s upcoming retirement at the University of Iowa and urges a blend of stable funding, reserved cash use for aid, and strategic program focus as the system seeks a new leader and a sustainable path.
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Democrats should seek experienced Iowa candidates for rebuild
Former Iowa Governor Chet Culver argues Democrats must look beyond Des Moines for fresh candidates with real political know how. He notes his own roots in Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa and cites past statewide wins by Vilsack and Harkin as examples of experience shaping success. Culver recalls early campaign work and emphasizes field effort across all 99 counties.
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Terry Branstad
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Liberty Adam Sullivan: From Des Moines to San Francisco
Senator Joni Ernst raises concerns about liberal dominance in tech firms recruitment and content moderation. Congress has held hearings with Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey as Republicans and Democrats clash over misinformation bias and platform influence. Both CEOs cite decentralization and remote work to diversify staff geographically.
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Twitter
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