Pruitt Should Leave After New EPA Ethics Revelations
The Washington Post editorial argues EPA Chief Scott Pruitt exposed ethical lapses by meeting with lobbyist Steven Hart at the agency while living in Hart's condo. It notes prior favors to wealthy interests and urges Pruitt to resign due to pattern of self serving conduct.
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Norris for governor featured in Iowa community letter
The letter urges electing John Norris as governor to address healthcare mismanagement and education cuts under current leadership. It highlights Norris roots in Red Oak farming background and service as Gov. Vilsack chief of staff and roles in federal agriculture and energy.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Highlighted
Amy Doerffeld of ASAC Cedar Rapids promotes the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day hosted by the DEA. The program urges safe disposal of unused and expired meds to prevent misuse, poisoning, overdoses, and environmental harm, with year round local disposal sites and TakeBackDay information at takebackday.dea.gov.
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Dan Miller remembered as public TV champion and agitator
Guest columnist John Hale chronicles Dan Miller longtime Iowa Public Television leader who died after battling multiple system atrophy. Miller, executive director at IPTV, inspired advocacy with a call to “Keep Agitating” and urged supporters to pledge and protest for public television and civic causes.
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Iowa governor defends Jamison firing amid open records dispute
Reynolds maintains no investigation or documents existed when Dave Jamison was terminated for sexual harassment though later saying a written complaint exists. The=open records stance splits opinion with critics arguing the law requires disclosure.
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