Advocates push for discussion after Iowa Juvenile Home closure
Iowa advocates and former staff call Branstad’s closure of the Iowa Juvenile Home misguided and urge a public dialogue with lawmakers and Disability Rights Iowa. They defend staff stability, IEPs, and reduced seclusion while noting ongoing investigations and a future need for a secure last-chance facility for troubled youths.
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Branstad Seeks Sixth Term With Iowa Comeback Promise
Gov. Terry Branstad kicks off his bid for a sixth term in Cedar Rapids pledging more tax cuts job growth and state government downsizing. He cites Diamond V expansion investments and a drop in Linn County unemployment while rival Sen. Jack Hatch challenges his vision. Grassley backs Branstad noting fiscal fixes.
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Cantana Boucher
Correction on MLK Day Celebration Date at Cedar Rapids
A Friday Gazette correction states the Martin Luther King Jr Day observance at St. Pauls United Methodist Church 1340 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids starts at 7 p.m. Monday. The error was due to an editor. Readers may call the Gazette with accuracy concerns.
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The Gazette lists its mailing address in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and provides subscription rates and contact numbers for delivery and changes. It notes postmaster information and general office numbers as part of the newspaper’s standard masthead.
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