Iowa needs clearer updates as COVID-19 surges in Iowa
The Gazette editorial criticizes delayed daily reporting from the Iowa Department of Public Health as cases rise 4,872 since Aug 4 and hospitalizations climb to 355 with 103 in ICUs. It notes 6,200 deaths, delta spread, and calls for aggressive vaccination outreach before school starts.
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Community letters urge vaccines for back to school
Parents are urged to include the COVID-19 vaccine in back to school plans as Towa's case rise. Data show only 3 percent of hospitalized patients are vaccinated, with Iowa schools barred from masking by the Legislature. Vaccination rates remain low for teens, prompting concerns over school spread.
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Moderate Dems urged to primary AOC see-sawing party lines
Harrop argues that mainstream Democrats should challenge Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other far left figures, citing clashes with Black leaders and the DSA. She contends the left harms House seats and aids Republicans, urging primaries to restore centrist momentum ahead of 2022 midterms.
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If masks aren’t as divisive as believed by pundits
Greg Sargent questions the assumed COVID mask mandate divide amid new polls showing broad support for local office dining gym and venue mask rules and strong parent support for school masks while Republican opposition remains limited. He notes Trump’s influence and GOP messaging may have amplified conflict.
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