Iowa sheriffs face immigration detainer lawsuit in Winneshiek case
The Gazette criticizes Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird for suing Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx over a Facebook post about immigration detainers. The piece notes county compliance with ICE detainer requests since 2018 and argues Bird should drop the suit to avoid defunding the county.
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Iowa
Brenna Bird
Winneshiek County
Dan Marx
Marx
Bird
Polk County
U.S
Sheriff's Office
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ICE
Marion community stands against hate and extremism
The Marion Alliance for Racial Equity condemns Nazi symbolism seen April 19 and urges residents to act beyond condemnation. It calls bystanders to speak out, educate, advocate for protective policies, and foster a diverse, inclusive town where neutrality equals complicity.
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Marion
Marion Alliance For Racial Equity
Community voices unite for equity and justice
Erica Bernard and Ana Clymer co-lead the Marion Alliance for Racial Equity urging unity to define the community’s future. They call for education advocacy and collective action to push back against division and promote equity.
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Munity
Erica Bernard
Ana Clymer
Marion Alliance For Racial Equity
WARE
Stand up for international students in Iowa schools
Guest columnist H. Alan Heisterkamp argues that four University of Iowa international students faced visa revocations without explanation, harming personal futures and Iowa’s global reputation. Heisterkamp urges constructive engagement, questions the action, and calls for continuing leadership in fairness, inclusion, and integrity.
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University of Iowa
Iowa
H. Alan Heisterkamp
American School of Bombay
Mumbai
India
Center For Violence Prevention
University of Northern Iowa
Funding cuts threaten CF advances and medical research
Dr Michael Welsh writes that NIH and university funding cuts endanger breakthroughs in cystic fibrosis and other diseases. He recalls patient memories, notes progress from lab repairs of CF defects, and urges readers to contact lawmakers to defend NIH support and medical research.
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University of Iowa
National Institutes of Health
NIH
America
Michael Welsh
Carver College of Medicine
California
Texas
Iowa
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