Iowa shifts mental health funding to state control
The GOP led Legislature approved sweeping changes to fund mental health and disability services statewide, phasing out county property tax levies and transferring funding to the state. Gov. Reynolds expected to sign. Critics warn of reduced local control, uncertain outcomes, and limited public input, echoing tensions from past policy shifts.
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Community letter warns of Sixth Street redesign hazards
A reader complains that Sixth Street SW now has an outer bicycle lane and a middle turning lane, removing the inner car lane with solid lines, making turns dangerous. The writer accuses designers of cancel culture and criticizes downtown layouts. They also mention difficulty attending Paramount events.
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Rethinking the Land of Plenty Amid Pandemic Shortages
Froma Harrop notes widespread shortages during the pandemic from toilet paper to bikes and toner. She cites supply chain shifts toward just in time buying, cyberattacks, and post pandemic demand surges as causes of ongoing scarcity. Indicators include ketchup packets and Sub Zero appliances, plus chip shortages costing Apple billions.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh ban on critical race theory in schools
GOP lawmakers in Iowa push a bill to ban teaching that the United States or Iowa is fundamentally racist or sexist. Critics say the move targets debate and free thought, framing it as state over individual rights amid national tension over race theory.
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