Gazette urges investing in state MHIs over defunding
The Gazette editorial denounces Gov. Branstad’s plan to defund two of Iowa’s four mental health institutes while families struggle to access inpatient beds. A Decorah mother and her 7-year-old son waited nine hours for an available bed. nearby facilities lacked openings, and a call back found a bed already filled.
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Letters on Dean Walker schools and Iowa youth funding
The writer criticizes Dean and politics in Washington. She advocates elder service programs like Elder Services Inc and RSVP in Iowa. She urges higher education funding, noting Iowa’s stagnant progress and differing budget proposals, arguing for substantial investment to avoid teacher layoffs and larger classes.
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Parker weighs language in war against Islamic State
Kathleen Parker argues that naming the enemy matters but calls the Islamist label risky. She cautions against ideological certainty and urges a strategic, nuanced approach with broad Muslim community backing to stem radicalism.
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Gas tax move passes Iowa Capitol amid debate over school funding
Iowa Governor contenders and lawmakers push a dime fuel tax while partisan clash over K-12 funding unfolds. Speaker Paulsen reshapes Ways and Means to push the bill, claiming votes are secured. Critics warn revenue deals threaten local schools as a fiscal plan stalls.
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