IASB reform urged after Iowa school boards rift
The Gazette argues the Iowa Association of School Boards must act now to rebuild trust after a year of controversy. Linn-Mar left the IASB, Cedar Rapids and Marion boards join calls for resignations and reorganizations, amid questions over transparency and leadership changes.
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Iowa Association of School Boards
Linn-Mar
IASB
Kevin Schick
Maxine Kilcrease
ASB
IoWa
College Community School Board
Association
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Lee Ann Grimley
College Community Board
John Titler
Gazette
Health care crisis critique and call for single payer system
Cedar Rapids reader Julie Badger argues the U S health system is an expanding crisis driven by rising premiums and insurance interests. She urges early implementation of universal single payer funded by current year taxes and criticizes government neglect of veterans and deployed soldiers.
Stop puppy mills from flourishing in Iowa
Community discussion in Ames highlighted Iowa commercial dog breeding concerns led by Mary LaHay of Iowa Voters for Companion Animals. Attendees called for action to end inhumane breeding, urge adoption, and emphasize impact on shelters, laws, and tourism.
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Iowa
Ames
Mary LaHay
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Olbermanns Show Premieres With Michael Moore Guest
Judy Shinnick urges viewers to watch Keith Olbermann on DirecTV channel 358 and other services. The first guest is Michael Moore discussing national issues and troop deployments.
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Keith Olbermann
MSNBC
Channel 358
Directv
Dish
Olbermann
Michael Moore
Wisconsin
White House
Judy Shinnick
Cedar Rapids
Why young adults return home to live with parents
The rise of residential adolescence has 20 to 24 year olds moving back with parents. Reasons include tough job markets and tight mortgage lending, but cultural factors and parental flexibility also play roles. Some youths contribute little, while others help with chores or rely on parents economically.
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Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Congress
Nicholas Retsinas
Harvard Business School
West
Keep our Medicare promise continues in Iowa
Congressmen defend Medicare after 45th anniversary noting 1965 enactment transformed senior health care. Rep Dave Loebsack argues against voucher plans, praising Affordable Care Act improvements and promised security for 47 million Americans.
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Our Nation
Iowa
Congress
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