Today's newspaper had a story...

[MitchLL]

Iowa leads the nation, or is one of the leading States, in the "brain drain".

One of the highest exoduses of college graduates in the entire country.

Thank you, Governor Reynolds.

Wrap that story in your next political campaign ad.

 

[ping72]

It has been happening for years. That is why the state is slipping into craphole territory. All of the intelligent people are leaving… you’re left with the boomers and mouth breathers.

 

[wcbtee]

Feel like this is a story that has been around for 30+ years. Always starts with # of Illinois residents going to school @ Iowa because they couldn't get into Univ of IL, then not staying after they graduate. Then # of international students doing the same. I can't fathom how this is a Gov Reynolds issue.

 

[Hendy hawk]

It has been happening for years. That is why the state is slipping into craphole territory. All of the intelligent people are leaving… you’re left with the boomers and mouth breathers.

I'm a Boomer
What category do you fall in?

 

[cigaretteman]

Iowa’s ‘brain drain’ among worst in U.S., analysis shows

Thank you Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans!: Iowa’s trouble with brain drain — the departure of college graduates to other states — is not a new issue, but a recent report illustrates just how poorly Iowa ranks among U.S. states. Iowa has the 10th-worst percentage difference...

iowa.forums.rivals.com

 

[MitchLL]

Feel like this is a story that has been around for 30+ years. Always starts with # of Illinois residents going to school @ Iowa because they couldn't get into Univ of IL, then not staying after they graduate. Then # of international students doing the same. I can't fathom how this is a Gov Reynolds issue.

How about the fact that the reference is to native Iowans?

Has absolutely nothing to do with Illinois other then it's probably a destination for those Iowa grads. And also regarding Illinois...it has the fifth highest retention rate of grads staying home. Can someone help me...does Illinois also have a Republican Governor?

Started during the Branstad reign of terror and continued under the drunkard.

Iowa =MAGA land.

 

[Huey Grey]

At a certain point Iowans will need to consider what exactly they get from Republican leadership? Iowa gets worse by the year. Our educational standards keep dropping, our water keeps getting worse, small towns keep dying, young people keep leaving. We used to be on the leading edge of a variety of things. Now that seems like a longtime ago. We need a change. Rs just aren't cutting it anymore.

 

[MitchLL]

At a certain point Iowans will need to consider what exactly they get from Republican leadership? Iowa gets worse by the year. Our educational standards keep dropping, our water keeps getting worse, small towns keep dying, young people keep leaving. We used to be on the leading edge of a variety of things. Now that seems like a longtime ago. We need a change. Rs just aren't cutting it anymore.

Iowa Republicans need dull, uneducated citizens to maintain their power.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

How about the fact that the reference is to native Iowans?

Has absolutely nothing to do with Illinois other then it's probably a destination for those Iowa grads. And also regarding Illinois...it has the fifth highest retention rate of grads staying home. Can someone help me...does Illinois also have a Republican Governor?

Started during the Branstad reign of terror and continued under the drunkard.

Iowa =MAGA land.

Oh of course. I'm sure it was all good during PuSsack and Chester's reign.

 

[hawkeyez]

And if they don't leave the state, they're leaving rural areas for Des Moines. Not a good trend and I don't see it reversing anytime soon.

 

[SWIowahawks]

 

[MitchLL]

Oh of course. I'm sure it was all good during PuSsack and Chester's reign.

Better times when Vilsack was Governor.

Thanks for noticing.

I actually figured you call it fake news.

At least you acknowledged the fact that Iowa is fvcked.

 

[lucas80]

Sure kids are leaving Iowa, but we lead the way in grandmas on trampolines and relaxing rides in pick ups in rural Iowa.

 

[lucas80]

Oh of course. I'm sure it was all good during PuSsack and Chester's reign.

Sick burn. PuSsack. Next level stuff. Meanwhile economic opportunity for individuals declines in rural Iowa. Schools and hospitals in rural Iowa face increasing headwinds with no plans in place to strengthen them.
It must burn you up something terrible on the inside to see the only places in Iowa doing well being the blue pockets. The blue pockets have better schools. The blue pockets are where you go when you are really sick. The blue parts are where your kids move to if they don't move out of state. The blue parts are where the jobs are.

 

[MitchLL]

Sure kids are leaving Iowa, but we lead the way in grandmas on trampolines and relaxing rides in pick ups in rural Iowa.

And soon to be the home of the oldest US Senator. Some 90 year old, senile, subsidy receiving freeloader.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Nice link.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Sick burn. PuSsack. Next level stuff. Meanwhile economic opportunity for individuals declines in rural Iowa. Schools and hospitals in rural Iowa face increasing headwinds with no plans in place to strengthen them.
It must burn you up something terrible on the inside to see the only places in Iowa doing well being the blue pockets. The blue pockets have better schools. The blue pockets are where you go when you are really sick. The blue parts are where your kids move to if they don't move out of state. The blue parts are where the jobs are.

Bigger cities have more resources. That is nothing new.

But LOL. Better schools?

May want to think about that for a second.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

And soon to be the home of the oldest US Senator. Some 90 year old, senile, subsidy receiving freeloader.

As you support Slow Joe.

 

[ping72]

I'm a Boomer
What category do you fall in?

Drained brain

 

[ping72]

Bigger cities have more resources. That is nothing new.

But LOL. Better schools?

May want to think about that for a second.

 

[WDSMHAWK]

Kim and the Iowa GOP pander to the old and the uneducated. Young college grads are going to continue to flee, and the state will continue to circle the drain.

 

[MitchLL]

Kim and the Iowa GOP pander to the old and the uneducated. Young college grads are going to continue to flee, and the state will continue to circle the drain.

"Yeah, but educated Iowans don't typically vote for Republicans, so it's ok if they leave".

The above statement was made during a study by the Iowa Republican Party at their annual research luncheon at the dining hall of the Iowa Farm Bureau.

Is it any wonder Reynolds underfunds education in this State?

 

[DooBi]

Kinda this. Less traffic. Less people in my fishing spots. Less danger for my son. I really like living where no one else does.

 

[MitchLL]

Kinda this. Less traffic. Less people in my fishing spots. Less danger for my son. I really like living where no one else does.

Let me guess...your son is home schooled.

 

[Rudolph]

Has Iowa’s rate of exodus increased markedly over the last, say, 10-30 years?

 

[wcbtee]

How about the fact that the reference is to native Iowans?

Has absolutely nothing to do with Illinois other then it's probably a destination for those Iowa grads. And also regarding Illinois...it has the fifth highest retention rate of grads staying home. Can someone help me...does Illinois also have a Republican Governor?

Started during the Branstad reign of terror and continued under the drunkard.

Iowa =MAGA land.

Feel free to correct me, but I see where it states iowa grads v staying in state, I don’t see where it states born and raised in Iowa, graduated from a state instituition and left the state, which was my point. I will admit I only skimmed the article..

That said, I was born and raised in Iowa 40 + years ago, graduated from Iowa, tried to stay in state, but ended up out of state due to the plethora of opportunities. I am now back in state. My only point is, I am not a huge Reynolds fan, but I can’t blame Governor Reynold’s as this is hardly a new phenomenon.

 

[seminole97]

Has Iowa’s rate of exodus increased markedly over the last, say, 10-30 years?

Data is here if you’re interested.

I’m not sure you’ll find a state with a more marked increase in domestic exodus than CA.
Interestingly, the international net migration has fallen substantially over the last few years there as well and now overall net migration has been negative since 2017.

Net migration in Iowa is still positive due to international migration.

 

[goldmom]

And soon to be the home of the oldest US Senator. Some 90 year old, senile, subsidy receiving freeloader.

Dianne Feinstein says hold my Geritol.

 

[blhawk]

Kinda this. Less traffic. Less people in my fishing spots. Less danger for my son. I really like living where no one else does.

Cool. Please just stay there when you have a medical emergency. Thanks

 

[EasyHawk]

I read the news today, oh boy. About a lucky man who made the grade.

 

[drew_hawk]

I read the news today, oh boy. About a lucky man who made the grade.

 

[DooBi]

Cool. Please just stay there when you have a medical emergency. Thanks

Lol

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Cool. Please just stay there when you have a medical emergency. Thanks

You don't seem well.

 

[SeaPA]

Feel like this is a story that has been around for 30+ years. Always starts with # of Illinois residents going to school @ Iowa because they couldn't get into Univ of IL, then not staying after they graduate. Then # of international students doing the same. I can't fathom how this is a Gov Reynolds issue.

Interesting defense...the Illinois kids who are too dumb to go to college in their home state come to Iowa, where they can get meet the entrance requirements-then go home when they graduate.

 

[fredjr82]

Feel like this is a story that has been around for 30+ years. Always starts with # of Illinois residents going to school @ Iowa because they couldn't get into Univ of IL, then not staying after they graduate. Then # of international students doing the same. I can't fathom how this is a Gov Reynolds issue.

She certainly deserves some of the blame. Isn't the below an issue on her watch?

State experts said part of the problem is Iowa lacks enough well-paying jobs for all the college graduates Iowa produces.

 

[fredjr82]

I really like living where no one else does.

We all like not living around you too. It's not a coincidence.

 

[ihhawk]

This has been an issue for years. Since 2001 when I graduated.

 

[fredjr82]

"Yeah, but educated Iowans don't typically vote for Republicans, so it's ok if they leave".

The above statement was made during a study by the Iowa Republican Party at their annual research luncheon at the dining hall of the Iowa Farm Bureau.

Is it any wonder Reynolds underfunds education in this State?

And any wonder why @DooBi and @NorthernHawkeye love it here so much?

 

[fredjr82]

This has been an issue for years. Since 2001 when I graduated.

Not surprisingly, when you left the State's IQ actually increased. Your lazy ass parents are another story though 🙄

 

[WDSMHAWK]

Kinda this. Less traffic. Less people in my fishing spots. Less danger for my son. I really like living where no one else does.

Less people to potentially hit when you're driving drunk.