Editorial urges district based Linn County board plans
The Gazette argues against scrapping district elections for a at large Linn County board, urging voters to keep district representation to avoid Cedar Rapids dominance. It notes costs of a new vote and cites petitions backing change while urging readers to support district voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Joel Miller
Jim Houser
Houser
Keven Kula
Coggan
Kula
Board of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Community Letters Speak on town hall and Planned Parenthood
Readers defend civility at Rep. Rod Blum town hall while opposing his policies. The letter argues Planned Parenthood serves essential gynecological health needs for some women and condemns efforts to shut it down. An accompanying note praises May 24 Honor Flight at The Eastern Iowa Airport and thanks volunteers, staff, and donors for honoring veterans and families.
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Rod Blum
Cedar Rapids
Rep. Blum
Washington
1St District
Town Hall
Iowa
Eastern
bungalow colonies and the joy of unscheduled summer play
Lenore Skenazy recalls summer trips to Rosmarins bungalow colony in Monroe New York where children play freely without playdates. She notes these cabins and unstructured time shaped her Free Range Kids movement and argues the value of free time for child development.
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Ames
New York
Rosmarins
Monroe
N.Y
Johnny
Richment
Peter Gray
Boston College
Resignation cannot shield DHS over Iowa teen neglect deaths
The Iowa DHS faces renewed scrutiny as three adopted teens died from neglect and abuse in foster care. Victims Natalie Finn, Malayia Knapp, and Sabrina Ray were harmed in homes despite oversight, while hundreds more await review. DHS cuts and staff losses prompt calls for accountability.
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Iowa
Department of Human Services
Chuck Palmer
Natalie Finn
West Des Moines
Malayia Knapp
Des Moines
Sabrina Ray
Perry
Finn
Knapp
Government Oversight Committee
Ray
Disney World
Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare
Palmer
DHS
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