We can’t find workers? The United States Census Bureau reported in November of 2020 that nearly one-fourth of the manufacturing …
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Rick Moyle Opinion Jun. 2, 2021 9:58 am1712d ago
We can’t find workers? The United States Census Bureau reported in November of 2020 that nearly one-fourth of the manufacturing …
Krista Smith and Nathan Spalding Opinion Jun. 2, 2021 7:11 pm1712d ago
Recently, the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition launched the “Local Food Makes Cents: For Iowa Kids and …
Sen. Joni Ernst - Guest columnist
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Under this version, the local school board may be bypassed, and the state may now grant the charter.
Kurt Ullrich
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Bill Lu Opinion May. 28, 2021 6:30 am1717d ago
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Cedar Rapids School Board
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We need government, we need laws and we need those whose job description it is to enforce it.
State Rep. Pat Grassley
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