Homelessness progress vs. persistent Iowa challenges
The Iowa section notes 2017 homelessness at 9 per 10 000 with 170 chronically homeless, 4 percent unsheltered the lowest in the nation, while 40 percent of renters are cost burdens. It urges policymakers to increase support and cash aid to prevent future homelessness and protect working families.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Iowa
Joint Center For Housing Studies
Crisis Center
Johnson County
Grassley tax claim disputed by Mount Vernon writer
Steve Maravetz of Mount Vernon argues that Senator Grassley overstated the effect of the new tax law. He says the policy would allow Iowans to keep more of their yet unborn grandchildren’s money, not simply their own.
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Chuck Grassley
Towans
Climate change dispute frames science and politics
A summary of debates over climate change noting rising seas and Arctic and West Antarctic ice loss. Scientists warn of sea level rise and global weather disruption while political figures dispute the science and policy implications.
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West
Antarctica
Williams on teacher quality and education standards debate
Walter E Williams argues current education outcomes show blame across students parents and teachers. He criticizes teacher certification tests, education schools, and urges hiring by undergraduate discipline with practical training and experience.
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Michigan
New York
Wsb-Tv
Georgia
Atlanta
Walter E. Williams
George Mason University
Gmu.edu
Facing health care access in Linn County spotlight
Dawn Brouwers of His Hands Free Clinic argues aid must expand for uninsured and underinsured residents amid rising costs and gaps in care. she cites Linn County data, notes reliance on volunteers and federal funds for clinics, and calls readers to volunteer or donate to bridge waiting lists and access barriers.
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Iowa
Linn County
Linn County Public Health
HisHandsClinic.org
Linn
Dawn Brouwers
Cedar Rapids
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