Iowa faces transparency gaps in public records rankings
The national State Integrity Investigation ranks Iowa seventh for openness but flags weak enforcement of public records laws. Exemptions have eroded access and no centralized whistle blower or enforcement body exists. Cases like the Iowa City school district records dispute illustrate slow remedies and high costs for residents.
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Gazette
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Iowa City
Seeing things differently on in-office cataract surgery debate
A letter to the editor defends Dr. Lee Birchansky against claims his office performs sterile surgeries outside hospital facilities. It argues for updated state policies and questions hospital hegemony, noting AAAASF accreditation and savings to Medicare.
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Birchansky
Iowa Department of Public Health
Minnesota
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American Association For Accreditation of
Proposed move of New Pioneer Co op in Iowa City opposed
Caroline Dieterle of the New Pioneer Co-Op board criticizes the plan to relocate to Gilbert and College streets in a multistory condo. She argues the site is congested and parking difficult, fearing reduced sales and threatened employee wages and community outreach efforts. The board letter urging a yes vote is not unanimous.
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New Pioneer Co-Op
Iowa City
Silence of the lions column on misogynistic profanity
Kathleen from the Washington Post condemns the culture of deriding women with obscene terms in media and politics. The piece notes Van Susteren leading boycotts and cites Rush Limbaugh Ed Schultz Don Imus and Louis C.K. along with Sarah Palin and Anita discussions. It argues such derision harms children and public discourse and calls for accountability beyond entertainers.
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Don Imus
Sarah Palin
Palin
Bill Maher
Opinion: Birth control mandate may raise costs and reduce options
Daniel J. Smith argues that requiring private employers to cover birth control could raise health insurance premiums and limit choices for financially constrained women. He notes insurers aim to cut costs and that over the counter sales and tax-free personal coverage could improve access and competition.
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