Minerals and mindful mining for climate and economy
Iowa State University expert Ratul Chowdhury argues for responsible mineral extraction and recycling to support clean energy, reduce foreign dependence, and boost local industry. His team uses electronic waste to recover critical minerals, funded by the Critical Minerals Innovation Hub, aiming for a circular economy in wind power and grids.
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Union power plays and the PRO Act debate
Labor leaders including Sean O'Brien of the Teamsters publicly align with Trump while unions push the PRO Act to expand organizing rights. The piece contrasts union ambitions with declines in union density, discusses card check fears, second layoffs, and scandals including UAW corruption and investigations into leadership. The commentary questions partisan loyalty and warns of the act’s potential impacts on workers and right to work states.
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Abortion figures loom large in Iowa 1st District race
Campaign spending highlights include nearly 1 million dollars in Cedar Rapids and Davenport ads for Bohannan and 350 thousand by House Majority PAC for Miller-Meeks. Donor patterns show retirees as top industry for both, with Bohannan raising about 122000 in Iowa City ZIP codes 52240 52245 and 52246. Bohannan led in Johnson County history but Miller-Meeks outraised outside the district, and out-of-state money favors Miller-Meeks by roughly 1.5 to 1.8 million. Abortion rights have dominated messaging with Bohannan tying Miller-Meeks to a six-week ban while Miller-Meeks cites exceptions and past votes.
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