Editorial Calls for Extending Postpartum Medicaid to 12 Months
The Gazette urges Iowa to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months while maintaining existing eligibility thresholds. It cites maternal mortality risks, supports Gov Reynolds plan with caveat, and highlights Rep Meyer’s alternative bill backed by lawmakers.
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Kim Wvkesacias
Iowa
Reynolds
Health and Human Services
Ann Meyer
Fort Dodge
House Health and Human Services Committee
Community Letter Voices Support for Iowa AEAs
Karen Carlton of Waukon urges space for AEAs in Iowa highlighting 11 student services including speech and mental health supports, five family services like Early ACCESS, 22 educator services, and eight school services with digital resources. She warns rural schools lack access and opposes focusing AEAs solely on special education.
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AEA
Aeas
Ban on dog meat praises drives toward broader meat ban
The text applauds South Korea for banning dog meat and questions why all animal meat isn t banned. It cites UN data on meat and dairy land use and emissions, promotes plant based meats and dairy, and frames civility as supporting eco friendly options.
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South Korea
United Nations
Fire-roasted Froot Loops teased by new product hype
Lenore Skenazy riffs on a trend fueled by marketing playbooks and endless product churn. The column mocks novelty fatigue while cataloging ever more extreme food mashups and wellness fads with a wry, consumerist edge.
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America
Substitutes list with snacks and household items
An informal catalog of assorted food items and household supplies including snacks drinks condiments and personal care products listed as substitutes or options. The mixed items cover cereals pasta snacks beverages dairy substitutes and convenience foods.
Lime Lenore Skenazy’s Syndicated Column Notes
A collage of quirky food terms and odd phrases led by Lime Lenore Skenazy a syndicated columnist. The piece lists unusual ingredients and items with playful tone and a closing comment conveying contact.
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Lenore Skenazy
Creators
Iskenazy
Yahoo.com
Surprise reshapes Iowa AEAs in teacher fee plan attack
Bruce Lear warns that Gov Reynolds plans to dismantle Area Education Agencies under House Study Bill 542, potentially buying private firms and risking service quality. He urges school boards and parents to oppose the move, urging a comprehensive study with educator input before any changes. Lear notes AEAs support for speech pathologists and other specialists and calls for public advocacy.
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Kim Reynolds
AEA
Iowa
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