A new survey shows 66% of Iowa voters support raising the state’s tobacco tax by $1.50. Bipartisan lawmakers in the House have put forward bills to make this proposal a reality, reflecting strong public momentum for the measure.

A series of letters published on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2025, has one overarching message: It’s time for a fundamental change in how we view government. Urging deeper introspection and a new guiding philosophy, the letters call on leaders and citizens alike to rethink the foundations of governance.