Iowa leads in children health rankings with strong access and care
Commonwealth Fund places Iowa first in overall children health. Iowa and Vermont praised for accessible high quality systems. Iowa ranked near top in access to care and quality, 12th in cost containment. KWWL TV and WMT Radio raised 310000 for tornado victims. Iowa City's Garlic Mustard Challenge removed 5950 pounds of the invasive plant.
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Hawkeyes Arrests and Tornado Night In Iowa City
Police report Officer Carlos Trevino faced two assaults including a head butt while handling suspects after a wild May 25 storm. Separately, 17 Hawkeyes have been arrested since April 2007 over dormitory rape allegations, with two former Iowa football players among those charged. Gas stations face pump upgrade costs as many meters top $3.99 per gallon.
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Letters on Iraq war and energy policy shared
Readers discuss how the Iraq conflict may fuel terrorism and call for doubled oil outputs to spur price relief and jobs. Other letters urge stricter dog leash enforcement, climate legislation, and action from Grassley and Harkin on energy security.
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Indians face health inequality amid underfunded care
Dr. Donald Warne argues American Indians suffer lower life expectancy and higher death rates from preventable causes due to poverty and underfunded health services. He criticizes federal neglect of treaty obligations and cites a $2 billion funding gap for the Indian Health Service, urging stronger federal support despite casino advocacy and political spending comparisons.
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Gazette Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Info
The Gazette invites public issue letters on the Opinion page with a 250 word limit per writer and one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be edited and should include the writer’s name signature full address and daytime phone. Address Letters to the Editor Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and contact Fox at 319 398 5846 or email at editorial gazcomm com. Online aliases are not sufficient.
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