Keep politics out of Medicaid debate in Iowa editorial
The Gazette Editorial urges delaying Branstad’s plan to privatize Iowa Medicaid. It notes Senate Democrats’ blocking bill, GOP hesitation, Culver town halls, and a federal delay, arguing the public lacks understanding and the pace benefits the next year’s budget more than patients.
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Rochevedan
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Coralville
Cedar Rapids
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Community Letters Embrace Change and Experienced Leaders
A letter urges gridlock end and backs Monica Vernon for Congress in Iowa’s 1st District, arguing for experienced community leadership. It contrasts bipartisan stalemate with the need for problem solving and cites Vernon as a capable representative.
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Monica Vernon
Congress
Charles R. Crawley
Cedar Rapids
Trump speech contrasts with positive aims and restraint
The text argues that Donald Trump lacks thought control and filters, delivering improvised remarks that mock others. It contrasts his style with appeals to positive energy, says armed guards reflect a police state, and questions whether his approach offers substance or real change.
Espresso Drinks and Frappucino Lore in Starbucks Gloss
Lenore Skenazy mocks a glossy magazine guide translating Starbucks drinks into plain terms. She lampoons the charted espresso ladder from Doppio to Cappuccino while noting the pricey, laptop-saddled cafe culture and ends by noting Skenazy’s syndication and a contact email for comments.
Iowa kids gain 13 000 insured via public programs report says
A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report finds about 13 000 more Iowa children gained medical insurance from 2013 to 2014 through public plans like Medicaid and other programs. Expanded adult Medicaid funding and rural access issues are discussed. advocates urge improving care access alongside insurance coverage.
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