Editorial calls broad review of Atalissa abuse and law gaps
The Gazette Editorial urges Iowa lawmakers to widen probes beyond Henry's Turkey Service to expose how 21 men with disabilities lived in an unlicensed facility. It cites state inspectors, calls for licensing of board-and-keep homes, robust oversight, and reassessment of wage exemptions to prevent future exploitation.
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Iowa City
Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Henry
Iowa
Sylvia Piper
Rebuilding Public Service Under Obama Vision
Mitchel Wallerstein argues for reviving civic engagement and public service, warning of brain drain during the Bush era and aging federal workforce. He supports training, scholarships, and a national public service academy, while noting cost and feasibility concerns and citing Trachtenberg.
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Barack Obama
Bush
Obama
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
Letter criticizes Linn County DAs handling of theft case
A reader accuses Linn County Attorney of inaction after a Jesup library theft and an ensuing car theft case. The letter describes a state diagnosed schizophrenic with a criminal record who fled to Montana, was arrested there, and released without prosecution due to cost concerns. The author laments seven months with the suspect at large and claims theft remains unpunished.
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Linn County
Jesup Library
Linn County Attorney’s
Linn County Attorney’s Office
Abbe Center
Montana
van der Sanden
Pitts Column Sparks Debate Over Obama Agenda
Leonard Pitts criticizes President Obama in a Jan. 28 syndicated column, arguing the administration pursues a socialist program. The piece frames policy aims and partisan reactions, highlighting ideological tensions surrounding reform proposals.
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Lis
Yesterday's poll on greatest U.S. president results
The survey shows Lincoln leading with 32.8 percent, Kennedy at 23.8 percent, Reagan 15.6 percent, F Roosevelt 10 percent, and Washington 9.6 percent. Other names tally the remaining share.
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U.S
F. Roosevelt
Parole proposal in juvenile life cases prompts public vote
The Gazette asks readers to weigh in on a plan to allow possible parole after 15 years for inmates serving life for crimes committed as juveniles. Voters can cast ballots at GazettOnline.com. new daily question posted at 4 30 p.m.
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GazetteOnline
Linn
Ben Rogers
U.S
Paramount Theatre
Public Letters Debate Politics and School Reform
A readers’ page assembles opinion letters on national politics, tax policy, flood recovery funding, repeal recalls, and education consolidation. Contributors discuss Obama’s agenda, gerrymandering, a recall proposal, flood needs, green building, and small school strength.
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