Iowa family planning changes harm access and raise costs
The Gazette argues Iowa s shift to a state run family planning program excludes abortion providers and narrows access for low income residents. It notes the approved provider list shrank to 1320 with clinics offering limited services and UnityPoint Health largely excluded, increasing taxpayer burdens despite health and cost benefits of planned pregnancies and screenings.
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Community letter questions mountain lion safety stance
A reader replies to John Braumann’s Dec. 18 letter arguing for Iowa mountain lion protections. The writer asserts lifelong Iowa hunting tradition, warns of danger to children, and invites Braumann and his grandchildren on a future hunt on his northeast Iowa land.
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Credit Unions Provide Better Rates for Iowa Members
Erik Showmaker argues that not-for-profit credit unions offer better rates and lower fees for consumers and small businesses in Iowa. With banks controlling about 95 percent of commercial loans, credit unions serve about 1.1 million members by channeling funds to those underserved, especially loans under 50 thousand dollars. They return over 100 million annually to members through favorable terms.
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas Carol Parody
Lenore Skenazy offers humorous holiday verses lampooning Christmas traditions and modern behavior. The piece blends playful dog chorus bits and a cautionary cell phone song with sharp satire about shopping, memes, and family chaos.
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U N Uncovers Poverty Gap In United States
United Nations lead on extreme poverty and human rights Philip Alston criticizes U.S. wealth and policy as failing to address 40 million Americans in poverty. Tour through California Alabama Georgia Puerto Rico West Virginia and D C notes tax reform and safety net cuts will deepen inequality. He cites sewage pollution in Alabama and homelessness despite pockets of progress in West Virginia California and Puerto Rico.
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