The year 2020 was the Earth s second-warmest on record. Annual average precipitation is expected to rise in Iowa, and so is the number of consecutive dry days each year. As a consequence, flooding is expected to intensify in the future.
That s according to Iowa State University professor William Gutowski, who studies atmospheric science and spoke on an Ames Public Library panel Wednesday. The virtual presentation, titled Iowa Climate Action Planning, was moderated by Iowa State graduate student Vivian Cook and featured other speakers from Des Moines, Iowa City and Linn County who have taken action on climate change in their respective communities.
Peterson said this was particularly relevant to the 2016 presidential election. The most vivid things from (Donald Trump s) announcement speech were his comments about Mexicans, Peterson said, referencing when the former president erroneously connected Mexican immigrants and crime.
Leading up to the 2016 election, much of the discussion of voter fraud had emphasized Latinos. It was discussions of illegal voting, and mostly meant by illegal voting was immigrant voting, Peterson said.
But during the 2020 election, Peterson said, narratives about voter fraud instead targeted cities with large Black populations. Trump pushed to invalidate votes in cities like Milwaukee, Detroit, Philadelphia and Atlanta, alarming civil rights groups.
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Ames library notes: Iowa Climate Action Planning at the library
Ellen Wanamaker, Ames Public Library
Special to the Register
Ames Public Library invites you to attend an Iowa Climate Action Planning meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 via Zoom. To join the meeting, go to the calendar on the Ames Public Library website.
The meeting seeks to educate the public on what a climate action plan is, why a community needs one, and what goals might be included in Ames’ specific plan. You’ll have a chance to learn from climate action experts from neighboring cities. The moderator for the event is Vivian M. Cook, ISU graduate student in Community Development and Sustainable Agriculture. Panelists include Dr. William Gutowski, ISU Professor in Geological and Atmospheric Sciences; Josh Mandelbaum, Des Moines City Council Member; Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Engagement Specialist (Iowa City); and Tamara Marcus, Sustainability Program Manager (Linn County).
Ames library notes: Reading aloud can be a bridge to reading independently
Danielle Ziegler, Ames Public Library
Guest opinion contributor
Every year here in Iowa, after other big children’s book awards are finished, it is time for the Bridge to Reading Book Awards. This award, sponsored by the Youth Services Subdivision of the Iowa Library Association, is definitely one of my favorites. The Bridge to Reading finalists are all chosen by Iowa librarians from amazing picture books that are perfect for reading aloud. And then, children and families get the chance to vote on what books they loved best!