Prison officer fights back harm from inmates viewing explicit films
The Gazette editors condemn a Fort Madison Iowa prison policy allowing mentally ill inmates to watch sexually explicit movies. Kristine Sink faced retaliation after reporting the issue and pursuing a complaint, and she now seeks legal action to protect whistleblowers and ensure harassment is taken seriously.
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Iowa
Kristine
Sink
Fort Madison
Associated Press
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Letters on Iowa City growth and sustainability goals
A reader letter criticizes the Iowa City Council for omitting sustainability requirements in a Gilbert and College street project and questions the city’s vision. The writer urges greener design, preserved historic views, and a Riverfront Crossing expansion to keep character and culture amid development. Also included is a seasonal thank you note from the Iowa Retailers Association president.
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Iowa City Council
Gilbert and
College Streets
Iowa City
Riverfront
Old Capitol
Iowa River
Ann Christensen
Iowa Retailers Association
Iowa
New Year Polar Bear Plunge Draws Local Hunters and Spenders
Local hunters shopped in hometown stores for coffee meals gas gear and lodging as Iowa’s Hunting Works estimates show nearly a quarter million hunters spend about 1100 dollars each on trips and gear for a 360 million ripple effect in the state. The report highlights job and tax benefits and a large economic impact from hunting activity.
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Lowa
Huntingworksforia. Com
Loma
Iowa
Flowa
Jim Henter
Urbandale
Hillary Clinton health and pace questioned after illness
A column reviews Hillary Clinton's 2015 illness and extensive travel as secretary of state. It notes her record of 401 countries visited, a 48 hour stretch across Abu Dhabi, Jerusalem, and Rabat, and questions about overloading the schedule and the need for self preservation. It contrasts with Condoleezza Rice's miles and hints at 2016 presidential implications.
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Hillary Clinton
Clinton
America
Abu Dhabi
Benjamin Netanyahu
Jerusalem
Morocco
London
Melanie Verveer
Secretary of State
Mideast
Condoleezza Rice
Obama
George W. Bush
Hillary
Barack Obama
Editorial Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
The document outlines length limits, formatting, and contact information for submitting letters. It provides a 250 word maximum, an email and mailing address, and a phone number for questions. It emphasizes clarity and relevance to editorial content.
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Sourcemedia.net
Cedar Rapids
Jeff.tecklenburg
Medicare Part D protection urged to stay intact in Iowa column
Chris Manning argues Medicare Part D should remain unaltered by a congressional rebate plan The piece cites Part D benefits costs and savings The author notes Iowa dependence on Part D with 30 million nationwide recipients and 500k Iowa seniors He warns rebates would raise prices reduce access and hurt Iowa biopharma jobs and innovation.
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Iowa
Congress
USA Today
Nonpartisan
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
Journal of the American Medical Association
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