Balance gun laws to protect public safety, health and education
Jeremy Brigham argues for balanced gun policy across all states over permissive carry laws. He cites Fort Lauderdale as showing risks from weak controls and urges strong background checks, licensing and funding for safety programs. He notes Iowa opponents of SJR 2 and calls for unified, sensible measures nationwide.
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Prairie Home Companion memories and Keillor critique
A reader benches against Garrison Keillor and The Gazette citing decline from Lake Wobegon days. The missive questions health, divorces, and accolades as motives for perceived tormented writings and laments The Gazette giving him space. A second note condemns a Trump New Year’s Eve gala as profiteering with calls to repeal Obamacare.
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Immoral fight over school choice and DeVos criticism
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Fix mental health system in Iowa eight-line critique
Guest columnist argues the mental health system is broken and urges East Central Iowa Governing Board to reconsider reductions in licensed residential treatment beds. He cites historical deinstitutionalization, funding shifts, and potential harm to vulnerable adults relying on three regional facilities and other residential centers.
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