Opioid crisis needs new tools and funding in Iowa
The Gazette urges broader public health approaches beyond triage. It endorses House File 2377 expanding the Prescription Monitoring Program, supports needle exchange and injection monitoring, and calls for testing street drugs to curb fentanyl harms. It notes rising costs, births exposed to substances, and rising overdose deaths while urging budget-neutral measures and additional investments.
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Sutliff golf fundraiser halted amid environment concerns
Community letter criticizes state orders ending Sutliff golf fundraiser after 30 years citing river pollution worries. Letter disputes gun advocacy debates, argues against arming teachers, urges addressing root causes and focusing on student safety rather than turning schools into fortresses.
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Two Rivers of Media Split and a Call for Reform
Hugh Hewitt compares the 2016 media split to the New Madrid earthquakes, noting a nationwide polarization into pro and anti Trump streams driven by algorithms. He warns of the dangers of partisan silos and urges media platforms to pursue the common good, citing Pulitzer and media ethics quotes. Hewitt is a Washington Post contributing columnist and radio host.
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International Women's Day luncheon in Marion marks global advocacy
The Women's Equality Coalition of Linn County and the AAUW local branch host a noon box lunch at Hills Bank Marion on March 8. Tickets are $15 with proceeds to the Nancylee Ziese Scholarship Fund, featuring Aurora Costache of the Montessori School of Marion and remarks from Bev Hannon.
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