Tracy Ehlert Focus on kitchen table issues in Iowa House
Guest column by Rep. Tracy Ehlert a Democrat running in House District 79 centers on three core priorities education health care and union values. She ties cradle to career goals to strong early childhood and K 12 funding and developmentally appropriate learning while urging accessible health care affordable child care safe work conditions and broadly support across the aisle to help Iowans over politics.
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Barclay Woerner for Iowa House speaks on tax relief
Barclay Woerner, a Republican candidate in NW Cedar Rapids, argues for lower Iowa taxes and lower property taxes while promoting strong education, safe streets, and support for law enforcement. He cites personal family health challenges and community support to frame his advocacy for reduced government burdens and streamlined regulations.
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Opinion: Iowa voters must act to protect the future
A guest column argues 2022 turnout hurt Democrats in Iowa with Cindy Axne and state offices lost. It criticizes Gov. Reynolds Project 2025 and calls for voters to act before Nov. 5, praising and criticizing Trump era claims while urging moral voting.
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Rob Sand
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What happened to Iowa Nice
Brenda Mayer from Iowa City laments the fading spirit of Iowa Nice once shown by neighbors stopping to help with a flat tire or sharing harvests and groceries. She condemns funding cuts to public education and health, cites state hospital funding declines, and criticizes reproductive health and trans care laws, plus reduced child nutrition and summer programs.
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Brenda Mayer
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Walks of wonder reveal public schooling and society
Bruce Lear laments climate change politics, school funding and book bans while musing on lessons from walks. He critiques private voucher effects, immigration myths, and the role of religion in public schools, urging science, medicine, and diverse views. He signs as a retired Iowa educator.
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