Task force urges immediate changes to prevent abuse of dependent adults
Gov. Culver's panel issued 26 recommendations to tighten oversight of dependent adults with intellectual disabilities. They call for annual boarding home registrations, better records, interagency coordination, reforms to the DHS abuse assessment process, and community partnerships to ensure safe housing and work conditions after decades of ignored concerns at Atalissa's Henry's Turkey Service.
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Gazette page size debate sparks concerns over paper quality
A letter from Gwen Hammond of Cedar Rapids criticizes narrowing The Gazette pages and fears a loss of newspaper heft and perception. Other readers urge continued focus on impactful journalism and support for public health causes, including the Relay for Life and injury prevention in Iowa.
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Benefit for rape victims and families prompts debate
A blogger argues for accepting help from Bill O'Reilly at a rape victims foundation fundraiser in Florida. The piece defends inclusion to support victims, urges teaching girls self defense, and notes the broader need for fundraising and awareness regardless of personal disagreements.
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O’reilly
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Berkeley
Cambridge
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Gazette Opinion Page Editorial Board Contacts
The Gazette lists staff roles for the opinion page including Publisher Dave Storey Editor Lyle Muller and Opinion Page Editor Jeff Tecklenburg with contact options. It identifies columnists editorial writers and Gazette Communications leaders and provides an email address for correspondence.
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Lyle Muller
Jeff Tecklenburg
Steve Buttry
Gazette Accepts Reader Letters On Public Issues
The Gazette invites letters for publication with guidelines. Include writer name, street address, and phone number for verification. Limit 250 words and one letter per writer every 30 days. Mail, fax, or email options listed. publication not guaranteed and opinions not endorsed.
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Proposal Threatens Donations and Nonprofit Funding
A guest columnist argues Barack Obama’s plan to cap charitable tax deductions will strain national and Cedar Rapids area nonprofits. The piece cites potential 28 percent top-bracket deductions, reduced itemized giving, $3.87 billion loss, and funding gaps for agencies like Big Brothers Big Sisters amid flooding recovery and a tougher economy. Ashley Overturf, a Cedar Rapids social worker, supports economy goals but warns of harmful impacts on vulnerable clients.
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Wall Street Journal
Kim Klein
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Center of Philanthropy
Indiana University
Cedar Rapids
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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