Editorial warns of emergency as Whitaker era threats loom
A guest editorial argues that President Trump’s replacement of Jeff Sessions with Matthew Whitaker endangers the Mueller investigation. It claims Whitaker may starve the probe of funds and urges Mueller to hand over files to unconflicted prosecutors or Congress if needed. The piece notes Mueller has secured charges or pleas against 35 individuals and questions Whitaker’s oversight of the case.
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Community Letters Highlight Honor Flight Experience and Accessibility Concerns
Readers share gratitude for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight and praise volunteers, guides, and five star service during the trip to Washington. A second letter urges businesses to improve accessibility for disabled customers and safer city infrastructure. A third notes World Pneumonia Day and UN goals, promoting childhood vaccination funding via UNICEF. Katarina Newcamp Cedar Rapids
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Halloween panic tale proves trick or treat false alarm
Lenore Skenazy weighs in on a case where a 50 year old father is charged with meth possession after a child’s tremors and a positive drug test led police to a home search. Investigators found drug paraphernalia and meth in Galion Ohio, while officials stressed the tainted candy theory was unproven.
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Iowa Farm Vote Reflects Tariffs And A Political Realignment
In Iowa the 2018 midterms showed tariff policy influencing voters but not uniformly. Incumbents Red Blum and David Young lost to Abby Finkenauer and Cindy Axne while Steve King barely held his seat. Farmers cited the need for policy impact, and state races suggested hopes for influence on Washington policy. Comments from Lyndalowa provide reader contact.
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