Open records under fire in Iowa governor's case
The Gazette denounces the Iowa Attorney General Office for defending a Reynolds administration stance that weakens the open records law. Polly Carver Kimm sues Gov. Reynolds and spokesman Pat Garrett after being terminated for releasing public records on Iowa’s pandemic response and abortion trends. The piece warns the defense could chill information access and harm reporters and staff.
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Community Letters on Iowa COVID Data and Leadership
A reader accuses the governor of avoiding data on Iowa COVID cases and urges action. The letter cites July case growth and 280 000 cases with 6183 deaths since the pandemic began and calls for mask mandates and better funding for schools and social programs. The writer challenges the governor’s stance on unborn hearts and education funding.
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Quest for a perfect lawn drives Harrop to obsession
Froma Harrop chronicles a gradual slide from indifference to obsession as she transforms a shabby yard into a pristine managed lawn. She details turf installation, sprinkler upgrades, and professional treatments, then confronts neighbor dog walkers, etiquette clutter, and the idea of nature under control.
Protecting animals but not humans by evicting Homo sapiens from shelter
Nicholas Johnson argues housing insecurity rivals animal protection. endorses a "housing first" approach to homelessness, citing Wuhan and Finland as models, urging political unity to provide shelter, reduce military spend, and apply humane standards to humans. He links Universal Human Rights to housing for all.
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