Severe blood shortage calls for more donors in Eastern Iowa
The Gazette notes a severe blood shortage with donations lagging post pandemic. ImpactLife and local centers urge returning donors and all blood types are needed to meet hospital needs as they project a shortfall of about 1,000 donations weekly by late summer.
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Iowa Republican Education Bill Sparks National Debate
A reader letter argues Iowa Republicans target educators with costly bans on divisive concepts, contrasting with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s blunt rhetoric. The writer accuses Governor Reynolds of scapegoating asylum seekers for delta variant spread and questions masking of public health updates while urging accountability and clear reporting.
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Ben & Jerry's boycott sparks column critique of values
Star Parker criticizes Ben & Jerry's for halting sales in Israel’s disputed territories. She argues the brand, built on freedom and capitalism, ignores its own history and promotes left wing limits on opportunity, while praising Israel's economic growth and coexistence.
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Repeal Iowa CON laws to expand health care access
Jaimie Cavanaugh and John Hendrickson argue that obsolete certificate of need laws restrict health care supply and raise costs. They note pandemic lessons, cite studies from Mercatus and the Institute for Justice, and urge Iowa to repeal CON to improve rural access and affordability.
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