Editorial on Cedar Rapids shootings and public health
The Gazette reports 3 shooting incidents in a week raise Cedar Rapids total to 18 for the year, with interim police leadership while seeking a permanent chief. Pertussis cases rise 63 percent over five year Iowa average, many in Linn County, urging vaccination. A University of Iowa study estimates 1 in 35 Iowa women 18 to 44 will face sexual violence this year, with 2009 figures and costs totaling 5.8 billion dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Greg Graham
Florida
Iowa
Linn County
University of Iowa College of Public Health
Inner City Growth and Big Ship’s New Home
Cedar Rapids renovates flood plain lots for Cultivate Hope urban farm with free leases from Matthew 25 to grow vegetables and educate residents. Volunteers work to sell produce while partners OPN Architects and ISU design students aid planning. In California, the USS Iowa wird towed to San Pedro Harbor for a new interactive museum, funded in part by a $3 million Iowa contribution.
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Cultivate Hope Urban Farm Project
Matthew 25
OPN Architects Inc
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California
Iowa
Los Angeles
San Pedro
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Letters from a professor resigning over discrimination and fraud
A University of Iowa radiology professor writes to President Mason announcing resignation as medical director and tenured professor effective December 31. He alleges intimidation for protesting against foreign-born faculty discrimination and exposing Medicaid fraud, while criticizing political and media figures and urging accountability for health and taxpayer funds.
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Sally Mason
University of Iowa
Iowa
Wans
Pr. Salik Juweid
Dick Schwab Education Vision Faces District Primary
Voters in the Solona district district 7a hear Dick Schwab emphasize public education reform. Supporters say his years on the Solona board prepare him to lead and improve schools for all students.
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Dick Nae
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Iaduea
Eileen Fisher Solon
Bullying rhetoric sparks editorial clash in Sioux City
A fragmentary editorial condemns bullying while accusing opponents of the same behavior, prompting debate on free speech and civic responsibility. The piece questions who dictates merit and who shouts down dissent, referencing local voices including John Hesling of Oskaloosa.
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John Hesling
Oskaloosa
Opinion: Iowa lawmakers threaten reproductive health care funding
Jill June of Planned Parenthood Heartland condemns proposed HHS budget provisions that would cut Medicaid rape and incest exceptions and defund Planned Parenthood. She warns Iowa could lose 1.2 billion in federal Medicaid funds affecting children, seniors, and disabled, while urging constituents to press lawmakers.
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Health and Human Services
Iowa
HHS
Iown
Planned Parenthood
Fair Housing Awareness and Education Call to Action
A reflective piece on the 1968 Fair Housing Act and Iowa City efforts to combat discrimination. It emphasizes diversity benefits, inclusive attitudes, and realtor roles in enforcing fair housing laws. Dee Miller, chair of Fair Housing Ambassadors, reinforcing the legal and social importance.
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Nation
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Fair Housing Ambassadors
Iowa City Area Association of Realtors
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