Iowa needs clarity on metrics guiding shelter orders
The Gazette questions Iowa Governor Reynolds on the 12 point scale used to justify delaying a shelter at home. It notes leaked details showing regional scores and calls for disclosure of the team behind the data and its methodology amid rising COVID 19 concerns.
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Roundabouts urged for Forest Drive and Cottage Grove
Community letters advocate a petition to install a roundabout at Forest Drive and Cottage Grove Avenue SE citing safer traffic flow. The writer cites Mount Vernon’s successful roundabout easing backups and argues for broader use against failing four way stops. They contrast with calls for COVID-19 testing to curb spread and flatten curves.
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Pandemic stress weighs on family caregivers
Kathy Good argues the COVID-19 era intensifies burdens on family caregivers of loved ones with dementia or chronic illness. She shares personal experience balancing routines, medication, and daily tasks while isolation and uncertainty rise. The column urges recognizing caregiver strain and sustaining calm to support both caregiver and patient.
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Caring for caregivers during the COVID-19 crisis
Doonesbury notes how day centers close and home care agencies suspend services while fear of spreading the virus grows. It urges small acts of kindness to caregivers and highlights the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy, which offers phone support from trained staff and volunteers.
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Reynolds faces questions over Iowa COVID response and data
The Gazette column argues Gov Kim Reynolds faces persistent questions about data and metrics guiding COVID-19 measures, including the lack of a statewide shelter order and testing gaps. It contends political pressures shape decisions amid calls for clearer messaging and stronger actions.
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