Clean energy fuels Iowa growth despite campaign fight
The Gazette notes Iowa hosts over 32 000 clean energy jobs with 4.5 percent 2023 growth and 8.7 percent for EV roles, driven by solar and wind installs. Small firms under 20 employees carry 74 percent of jobs, while 448 new manufacturing roles were added. Inflation Reduction Act projects spur momentum amid partisan debate.
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Courageous Andrew McKean Deserves Voter Support in Iowa House
A reader praises Andy McKean for courage and integrity in politics. He shifted parties for the right reasons, prioritizes constituents and public education, and advocates moving Iowa forward while respecting diverse viewpoints. The letter urges voting for McKean in the Iowa House District race.
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Survive or hover? Parents and the college surveillance urge
Lenore Skenazy argues the Wall Street Journal piece on parental tracking reflects a culture that overemphasizes safety and supervision. She cites a vast support network and college email habits, urging exposure therapy to let students handle messiness and grow.
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Iowa farmer calls for new U.S. House members in election
Barb Kalbach, a Dexter farmer and Iowa CCI Action member, urges voters to replace Zach Nunn, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Ashley Hinson, and Randy Feenstra. She criticizes their Farm Bill stance and EATS Act ties, citing low crop prices and desire for stronger farm protections and fair prices ahead of the November 5 election.
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