Wrong choice for Iowa State president amid agri chemical influence
Guest columnist Art Cullen argues Wendy Wintersteen, ISU College of Agriculture Dean, is the wrong finalist for ISU president due to ties with the Agribusiness Association of Iowa and alleged secrecy around donor funds. He criticizes governance, calls for transparency, and urges selection of a leader focused on sustainability and rural Iowa.
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Community letters on Cedar Rapids casino prospects draw debate
Readers critique Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission plans while praising competition. Ed Flaherty questions Afghanistan policy and supports Elder Abuse Prevention Act but doubts its teeth. He derides telemarketers and warns about Do Not Call laws.
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MeToo movement should spur action in workplaces
A Dallas Morning News guest editorial argues the MeToo wave reveals widespread sexual harassment and calls for immediate change. It urges men to join as allies, notes Weinstein's case as a catalyst, and insists on ending silence and complicity in American workplaces.
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