Iowa leaders rally for funding to aid crime victims and children
Dr Wendy Woods-Swafford and Julie Kelly-Molander highlight a $5.5 million one-time bridge funding for Iowa crime victims. They cite VOCA CVF shortfalls, praise Gov Reynolds and AG Bird, and note six Iowa Child Advocacy Centers served over 4,000 children in 2023.
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Corkery Affirms Support for Women’s Health in Iowa Race
Barb Ferris of Hiawatha endorses Sarah Corkery in the 2nd District race against Ashley Hinson, arguing Corkery backs reproductive health freedoms and criticizing Hinson for abortion bans and limited public services. Ferris cites Iowa’s low OB GYN per capita and rural access, asserting Corkery will defend women’s rights.
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Harris candidacy framed as empty by Cal Thomas column
Cal Thomas portrays Kamala Harris as a blank slate mimicking Biden era strategy in Chicago. He criticizes her record, media coverage, and staff turnover while contrasting promises to help the middle class with policies he says promote excessive freedom and social issues.
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Kamel Rossey reflects on growing up in Iowa and living in Minnesota. He contrasts Iowa's politics with Minnesota's progressive approach, praising diverse, inclusive governance and urging civic responsibility across states. Rossey, a Cedar Rapids native now in Minnetonka, writes as a marketing professional about national and local political culture.
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