Local column warns Medicaid cuts hurt Iowa communities
Guest columnist Tom O'Donnell urges residents of Van Buren and Jefferson counties to oppose House GOP plans to slash at least 880 billion dollars in Medicaid costs by 2034. He cites county enrollment, hospital funding, and regional impact, urging Rep. Miller-Meeks to block the cuts and protect care.
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Angel Ramirez for Iowa House 78a A community letter
Supportive letter endorses Angel Ramirez for Iowa House District 78a. It highlights her leadership as cofounder and executive director of Our Future, a nonprofit funding livable wages and mentorship for youths, and urges voting by April 29. The piece emphasizes inclusivity and a vision for a prosperous Iowa.
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Ivy League fight masks looming U S economic crisis
Froma Harrop argues Trump uses threats to Ivy League colleges to divert attention from a worsening economy. She cites deficits, stock market turmoil, debt anxiety, and recession fears while praising Harvard’s stance and noting elite schools’ influence, media framing, and political cross currents.
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SSA customer service crisis sparks calls for reform in Iowa
Michael Wagler of AARP Iowa writes that declining funding and staffing have worsened wait times and outreach at the Social Security Administration. He notes a backtracked in person only policy, rising call volume, and growing retirements, urging clearer communication, oversight, and sustained funding to deliver timely service.
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