Iowa Tightens Early Voting in New State Election Law
Iowa passes sweeping changes to limit in person and mail early voting ahead of the next election. Republicans defend the move as preventing fraud while critics warn it disenfranchises voters and heightens barriers noted in nationwide debates on voting rights.
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County official Invest in public health
Linn County Public Health Director Pramod Dwivedi calls for stronger local public health infrastructure funded by federal aid and state grants. The article notes $7.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan and Linn County’s nearly $44 million share, with unclear local allocation. It cites 600000 U.S. pandemic deaths and Iowa vaccination rates around 44 percent fully vaccinated statewide.
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Johnson County faces clash over MRAP and sheriff accountability
In Iowa, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors questions the use of a 2014 MRAP seized under federal surplus programs. They demand discussion on policing accountability while sheriff Brad Kunkel remains independently elected. The debate reflects broader calls for county level reform and oversight.
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