Pathway to outdoors: a call to protect land and teach kids
Dave Blankenship urges stronger land stewardship after a career with Transamerica. He promotes outdoor education at the Pathfinder Center in Cedar Rapids, highlighting trees and wetlands to curb flooding and teach youth, noting trees offset rain and wetlands store water. He serves on Trees Forever board and founded the Pathfinder Center.
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Transamerica
Cedar Rapids
Pathfinder Outdoor Education Center
Dave Blankenship
Trees Forever
Blankenship
Gmail
Letters Support Hinson and Whitehead for Iowa House
Community letters push Ashley Hinson for progress in Education and workforce growth in Iowa while Wayne Kreutner endorses Dick Whitehead for Iowa House District 95. A reader counters a farm flooding claim, urging scientific review and shared responsibility across society.
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Ashley Hinson
Iowa
Hinson
Wayne Kreutner
Cedar Rapids
Dick Whitehead
Whitehead
Munity
Statehouse
Sexual assault threat to young women and political backlash
Mary Sanchez argues that despite promises of equality, girls face harassment and weak responses to sexual misconduct in society and politics. She highlights Trump allegations and the blame women endure, calling for stronger action to stop sexual aggression and empower young girls.
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GOP
Donald Trump
Trump
America
Dark side of iPhone supply chains exposed in guest column
Caleb Gates argues that iPhone 7 hype masks the human cost of mining materials in the DRC. He notes conflict, child labor, and dangerous conditions, urging awareness, ethical production, and stronger laws to ensure transparent supply chains and protect workers.
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Apple
Samsung
Central Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo
Drc
Africa
U.S
Amnesty International
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Mark DeMeulenaere
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Mike Luckovich
Artoonist
Creators Syndicate
Mary Sanchez
Msanchez
Kcstar.com
Caleb Gates
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