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Trish Varnum
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And just like that an economical elitist group is created in education. smfh
www.kcrg.com/2025/02/27/c...
Changes in preschool model could cost Cedar Rapids parents more
Full-time preschool through the Cedar Rapids Community School District will cost $325 a month starting this fall.
www.kcrg.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Where's DOGE for this kinda bullshit. This was 60 years ago - let it go. There are some things we will never know.
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Task force on government secrets to interview 'witnesses' of JFK assassination
A congressional task force will interview "first-hand witnesses" of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said.
www.usatoday.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I'm not sure how I face being an Iowan when the sun comes up tomorrow. This state, these legislators, this governor, they have hate in their hearts. May God have mercy on them. May God help me forgive them. I don't even know how that's going to happen. And I thought being a Texan was bad.
February 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
There you have it...the real reason. Let's lay off the people who make it hard for his company.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Federal agency investigating Elon Musk's Tesla hit with DOGE layoffs
The federal agency that regulates vehicle and traffic safety, which has been investigating Elon Musk's Tesla, has laid off about 4% of its workforce.
www.usatoday.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"You just pass a law that says that any time there's a deficit of more than 3% of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible for re-election," - Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett Said He Could End U.S. Deficit In 5 Minutes: 'If You Guys Can't Get It Done, We'll Get Some Other Guys To Get It Done'
Warren Buffett back in 2011 made a bold claim on CNBC. He said he could fix the U.S. deficit in five minutes. His idea? Make sure politicians actually feel the consequences of their spending habits. "...
finance.yahoo.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Ever feel like there's just not enough of you to go around? All the things I'd like to do in the next few weeks just keep showing up. Glad there are people who will be able to be at the Iowa Legislature on February 24th and March 4th. We'll be there on March 11th, though.
February 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Airbnb supports Elon Musk...
Support the alternatives:
* Blueground
* FlipKey
* Hipcamp
* Homestay
* HomeToGo
* Sonder
* Vrbo
February 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Did we buy 1 of every scent of the new Disney Princess line at Bath & Body Works? Yes, we did. They had a DE&I sign in their window which was refreshing in itself! Happy to support a place that supports humanity.
February 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
OMG, this was my dad and now it's me. It's crazy how little sounds annoy the hell out of me.
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Easily annoyed by noises like gum smacking or cereal slurping? There's a name for that.
Here's what misophonia is, what causes it and how people who struggle with it best find relief.
www.usatoday.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Why is Muskrat posting about Federal business on his platform? To promote fear and feel that he's got power.

Who's really running the country, people?? Wake tf up!!
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Elon Musk says federal employees must report 'what they got done last week' or lose jobs
In an X post and email shared Saturday afternoon, Elon Musk told federal employees to list what they had accomplished the prior week or resign.
www.usatoday.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Gearing up for temps in the 40s this coming week...False Spring, I'm sure, but I'll take it!

Got out today to enjoy the sunshine. Felt good on my face.
February 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Not likely to happen, but *IF* it does, I will send it to groups that were targeted by the administration in it's first days - DE&I groups!!!

www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Could $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks really happen? Here's what we know.
President Trump has floated the idea of giving taxpayers a $5,000 refund check as a dividend from savings created by DOGE. Here's what to know.
www.usatoday.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Trying some new platforms to see what works best for me. How do you like BlueSky so far?
What are the Pros?
What are the Cons?
January 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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January 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Didn't realize a massage yesterday meant being stiff and sore today!! Omylanta! 😣
a black and white photo of a woman making a funny face and saying ouch .
ALT: a black and white photo of a woman making a funny face and saying ouch .
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November 17, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Gorgeous mid November day for Iowa! Took advantage of it to get the bike rack off the car and put away. Moved the smoker for the winter; took off the cushions from the gazebo furniture and put away the outdoor rug. And...
November 15, 2024 at 10:10 PM