Rural Summit spotlight fuels Iowa small towns progress
Guest column by Bill Menner highlights Dan and Debbies Creamery as a model and praises Iowa Rural Development Council efforts to boost rural towns through the Iowa Rural Summit in Grinnell and related plans. It notes challenges like funding, broadband, and population while urging action and sponsorships.
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Community letters endorse Cedar Rapids candidate Ashley Vanoray
A Cedar Rapids resident urges support for District 5 candidate Ashley Vanoray noting her local roots, school background, and active participation in council meetings and affordable housing advocacy. Also letters criticize Alliant Energy Beyond Solar for high premiums and urge a reinvigorated true community solar program.
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Harsanyi slams Kimmel on health care critique and policy claims
David Harsanyi argues Jimmy Kimmel misleads viewers about the Graham Cassidy repeal bill and Obamacare impacts. He notes the CBO finds 14 million would drop coverage in 2018 if the bill passes and discusses state waivers and pre existing condition rules with emphasis on political rhetoric versus facts.
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