Johnson County auditor Stockett urged to step down after controversy
The Gazette Editorial urges Tom Stockett the Johnson County auditor and elections commissioner since 1977 to resign after a pattern of issues. It cites pressuring employees to support his campaign during county time and past incidents including a 2007 DUI and hostile-work allegations. It notes Tra vis Weipert's Democratic primary challenge and local support for the challenger from officials.
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Tom Stockett
Stockett
Slockett
Iowa City
Tiffin
Travis Weipert
Johnson
Bob Dvorsky
Coralville
Mary Mascher
Johnson County
Tom
Stackett
Cedar Rapids letter fears loss of historic Millet windows
A Cedar Rapids resident protests the move of St. Luke's and Physicians Clinic of Iowa into the area, urging reconsideration of demolishing First Christian Church to gain parking. The writer cites Louis Millet’s windows and compares the plan to the Union Station razing, urging preservation of local heritage.
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St. Luke’s
Physicians’ Clinic of
Iowa
First Christian Church
Louis Millet
Grant Wood
Marvin Cone
Cedar Rapids
Millet
Conservatives' Policy Critique and Wages Debate in Iowa
Dean E Owens writes from Palo criticizing Conservative policy for lowering wages and debt fear. He cites Iowa right to work, government spending, and wage gaps while arguing for fair wages and economic growth to keep residents from moving out of state. He references Cedar Rapids and the impact on tax capacity and living standards.
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America
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
District backs away from Polk Elementary transition
Polk Elementary parents recount years of effort to show the school’s success and demand voices heard. They accuse the district of silence and miscommunication during the Polk closure and transition to a new administration building.
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Polk
Occupy versus Tea Party sparks debate on voters and protests
A Norwalk observer weighs Occupy demonstrations against Tea Party actions, noting traffic blocks, debt default fears, and the political potential or futility of Occupy. He argues Democrats should channel Occupy energy into elections while police action and public spaces matter.
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America
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ALCON
U.S
Occupy
Resources for care as society ages
Opinion piece highlights caregiving as a growing burden with family members providing over 80 percent of care. It notes costs to businesses, stresses on working caregivers, and available aids like respite services, adult day centers, and case management. Details Iowa aging services and contact info included.
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MetLife
Iowa Aarp
Aging Services
Agingservicesin.org
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