Faith communities must act on climate change says Rev. Susan Guy
In a guest column Rev. Susan Guy of Des Moines argues faith groups must address climate disruption as a moral and environmental justice issue. She cites EPA carbon standards and urges practical action at home and in worship, stressing intergenerational responsibility.
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D.C
Barack Obama
Environmental Protection Agency
United States
Midwest
Susan Guy
Des Moines
Iowa Interfaith Power & Light
Iowaipl.org
Iowaipl
Legislators fail to act on key issues letter
A letter from David Johnson of West Branch criticizes Iowa legislators during the Branstad era for ignoring funding cuts and staffing needs. It highlights line item vetoes affecting the Peace Officers Retirement Fund and nursing home inspectors, urging action against elder abuse and government overreach.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
House
Branstad
House Republicans
David Johnson
Independent Voice for Iowa Elections
The piece argues for an independent Iowa secretary of state, citing party alignment in current offices. It highlights Jake Porter as a nonpartisan candidate pledging no endorsements, aiming to ease participation and cut red tape. It also criticizes big pharma ad spend and prescription costs, urging voter scrutiny of elected officials for constituents.
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Iowa
Secretary of State
Jake Porter
Porter
Pharma
Big Pharma
Congress
Michael Shea Marion
Cedar Rapids crime stats mislead readers say letter writer
Steve Hanken questions the Cedar Rapids Police Department crime figures noting declines in robberies and burglaries alongside a 23 percent rise in aggravated assault. He argues reporting gaps or policing changes affect the overall violent crime total, suggesting skepticism about claims of improvement.
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Cedar Rapids
Vietnam
Gazette
C.R
Iowa Emergency Care Seeks Reform to Improve Outcomes
Dr Hans House of the University of Iowa criticizes the state’s emergency care, noting Iowa ranks 11th overall but has the fewest per capita emergency beat coverage and weak liability protections. He urges pretrial screening panels and caps on non economic damages alongside stronger injury prevention.
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University of Iowa
Iowa
American College of Emergency Physicians
Lowa
Hans House
Food stamp advocacy praise from RESULTS to The Gazette
RESULTS thanks The Gazette for publishing letters and articles on poverty and the SNAP program. The letter commends media advocacy to educate Iowa residents and inform officials about hunger and poverty issues in Cedar Rapids and beyond.
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The
Gazette
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Sally Spielman
Marion
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