Iowa Legal Aid marks 40 years defending rights across Iowa
Guest columnist Sam Jones outlines Iowa Legal Aid history and impact. The organization provides free civil legal services to low income and vulnerable residents across all 99 counties from 10 regional offices, aiding victims of domestic abuse, preventing homelessness, and supporting housing and foreclosure issues. Over 40 years it has shaped key Iowa Supreme Court rulings, educated the public, and driven economic benefits, though resources remain short and thousands are turned away annually.
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Iowa Legal Aid
Iowa Supreme Court
Community Letter on Emerald Ash Borer Distribution
A reader urges swift delivery of information to the remaining Iowa counties to halt constant news releases about emerald ash borer detections. The letter questions the public cost of monitoring and reporting the expected regional migration.
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Iowa
Not all benefit from more school choices today
A reader argues against blanket school choice expansion, contending that many families face economic and social hurdles making nonpublic options inaccessible. The letter also questions U.S. Syria policy and urges President Trump toward diplomacy and peacemaking over military action.
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Iowa
China
Russia
Donald Trump
United States
League of Women Voters discusses nonpartisanship and forums
Myrna Loehrlein outlines LWV Linn County practices in nonpartisanship, issue based positions, and public forums. She explains audience driven questions, civility checks, and forums designed to connect citizens with legislators beyond district boundaries.
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IRS
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Myrna Loehrlein
Linn County
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