Public's right to know in doctor misconduct cases eyed by Iowa Supreme Court
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a Polk County ruling preventing the Iowa Board of Medical Examiners from publicly disclosing the reasons behind charges against physicians. The board argues transparency protects patients while critics warn of reputational harm to doctors.
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Medical Examiners Board
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Letters on taxes politics and Olympic memory in Iowa
A letter writer proposes a 20 percent tax on candy and fast food to fund public needs, arguing it would curb obesity and raise revenue. The piece also includes reflections on Jesse Owens and Lutz Long, remarks on Hitler and race, and a critic’s view of ethanol and biodiesel debates in politics.
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Tom Vilsack
Eldy Miller
Cedar Rapids
Hitler
Long
Jesse
Owens
Lutz
Steven Bristow
the Gazette
Iowa
Number Ten Downing
Berlin
Jesse Owens
Lutz Long
Justice over Bentley coverage and birth control critique
Letter from Michael Maschmann of Amana arguing against front page focus on Roger Bentley and supporting Jetseta Gage's justice, then condemning birth control pills as unethical and urging readers to abandon TV in favor of newspapers.
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Roger Paul Bentley
the Gazette
Iowa
Jetseta Gage
Jetseta
America
Hollywood
Nashville
Washington
Michael Maschmann
Ama
Containment returns as Bush policy amid Iran North Korea threat
The article argues containment is back as the guiding policy for the Bush administration amid Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs. It notes diplomatic stalls, limited appetite for military action, and a shift toward enforcing UN mandates while leveraging allies and economic ties to pressure Iran and North Korea.
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Iran
North Korea
Clinton
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iraq
Thomas Donnelly
Donnelly
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
U.N. Security Council
International Atomic Energy Agency
China
Russia
Security Council
United States
George Perkovich
Ahmadinejad
Israel
Bush
Save Sandy Beach Campground From Closure
A longtime group of retirees and families urges keeping Sandy Beach open. They travel from Texas, Arizona, California and Illinois to camp five months yearly, enjoying wildlife and sunsets. They call for more campgrounds, not fewer, and offer to pay full price if needed.
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Sandy Beach
Texas
Arizona
California
Illinois
TouchPlay machines spark local debate over gaming culture
An Iowa reader defends TouchPlay gaming as harmless fun for adults while opponents fear gambling overflow. The piece cites community venues and parents’ roles, urging responsible play and offering the 1 800 BETSOFF helpline for problem gambling.
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Chandra Jordan
Rich Patterson
Justice
Bentley
Foreign Affairs
Damel Sneider
San Jose Mercury News