Protecting the big river marking 25th anniversary program
A federal initiative reaches its 25th year protecting the Upper Mississippi River ecosystem with about 500 million dollars spent on 54 projects. Iowa benefits most with 19 projects covering 26 000 acres. Seven Iowa projects remain planned. The effort balances environment recreation and navigation. Cedar Rapids police awards for lifesaving actions rise to 20 this year with CPR and defibrillators on all officers. Prairie Park seeds harvested from Indian Creek Nature Center seed bank for trail work could cost up to 4000 dollars if bought privately.
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Kudzu bug alarm grips Iowa farmers and South soybeans
Asian kudzu bug spreads from the South into soybean fields worrying Iowa growers. The pest’s hardiness raises fears it could survive colder climates and devastate crops.
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Letter writer targets Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street clash
In a critical letter, Diana Bredenberg denounces Occupy Wall Street protesters as archists and socialists while noting some are simply frustrated with governance. The author urges watching Inside Job and recalls perceived Tea Party disrespect at town halls and Congress meetings.
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Greed envy and sloth critics miss real change in Iowa
The letter argues that protests and calls to taxing the rich and forgiving loans reflect greed and sloth not valid reform. It cites Warren Buffett and MidAmerican Energy, opposing a nuclear plant tied to ratepayers and long term waste costs. It promotes green renewables as cheaper and zero-emission, urging investment in sustainable energy over nuclear. It contrasts with headlines on regulation and a listeria miscarriage, condemning anti-regulation rhetoric.
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Iowa
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Biden plays out the White House playbook in criticism
The piece argues vice presidents seldom matter but asserts Joe Biden reflects Barack Obama’s strategy. It claims Biden amplifies the president’s messaging, engages in provocative remarks, and tweets accountability to the boss, illustrating his role as a loyal executor of policy.
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Branstad education blueprint aims for systemic reform
Gov. Terry Branstad unveils a multi element plan to overhaul Iowa schools. It promotes tiered teacher entry with higher pay, performance based incentives, and at will contracts. It calls for exit tests, ends social promotion, uses student test scores to judge teachers, funds pilots equity, and supports charters and online learning. The plan seeks broad reforms while maintaining cautious public messaging.
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