Guest column on immigration protest and citizenship in Cedar Rapids
Frank Nidey reflects on a Cedar Rapids protest outside ICE and the case of Reina Marroquin, an immigrant mother of two. He ties family history to U.S. citizenship and urges civic action ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, calling for voting and outreach to elected officials.
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Cedar Rapids
ICE
Frank Vandermeer
Matilda Muller
Ellis Island
Marroquin
U.S
Tread Sen. Ernst Apology Mirrors Social Safety Net Dispute
A community letter critiques Senator Joni Ernst and Gov. Kim Reynolds over disfavor for the social safety net. It links their stance to tax cuts for the wealthy and increased hardship for people needing groceries medical care childcare and housing. The piece ties Ernst to DOGE and questions the impact on aid agencies.
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Joni Ernst
Kim Reynolds
Gaza
Donald Trump
Ukraine
USAID
Ernst
Reflections on death by own action crisis work and policy
Drew Martel chief clinical officer at Community Crisis Services Iowa City discusses the crisis of funding and political attacks on death by own action prevention. He notes 988 designation, LGBTQ youth lines, and the call for universal support, urging society to protect vulnerable lives.
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Iowa
United States
Community Crisis Services
Iowa City
Federal Office of Budget and Management
Drew Martel
Food Bank
Real problem with Joni Ernst and Trump loyalty
Froma Harrop argues Ernst bows to Donald Trump and MAGA threats, risking voter trust as she votes for Trump picks and big tax breaks. The column notes Medicaid cuts harm Iowa hospitals and residents, while Ernst’s awkward responses and cemetery Instagram apology illustrate political calculation over constituent care.
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Ernst
Donald Trump
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Elon Musk
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Senate
Pete Hegseth
Maga Brigade
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