Too Busy to Respond? Iowa Official Faces Open Records Probe
The Gazette argues Iowa Public Information Board charges against Wash ington County Attorney Larry Brock show a needed check on public records delays. Brock delayed 96 days for five months of emails with the Conservation Board and faced a rejected plea for a $100 fine.
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Washington County
Larry Brock
Brock
Iowa Public Information Board
County Conservation Board
Iowa
Margaret Johns
Public Information Board
Recorder
Westlake Village
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Community radio thanks KCJJ Radiothon fueled food rescue effort
Readers praise KCJJ AM for the 18th annual Radiothon raising a record 37500 to support Table to Table in Johnson County. The note lauds the station for free community airtime and calls KCJJ a true community radio partner while urging vigilance against scams and political rhetoric.
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KCJJ
Steve Soboroff
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids PPEL Levy Support Highlights Local Schools
A guest column advocates voting yes on the Cedar Rapids Community School District Physical Plant and Equipment Levy on September 9. Proponents argue the levy funds critical repairs, preventive maintenance, heating and cooling projects, emergency needs, and bus replacements while keeping taxes modest and improving school safety and accessibility.
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Cedar Rapids
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VA Hospital Scandal Reflects Primary Care Crisis And Privatization Debate
Harrop notes the VA hospital scandal linked to long wait times and doctored records, attributing delays to a nationwide primary care shortage. She cites a $16 billion Obama fix to fund private providers for veterans on long waits or far from VA facilities, highlighting a contested shift toward privatization and the ongoing funding challenge.
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America
Barack Obama
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