State pay debate on nurses highlighted by reader letters
Readers argue state employees including registered nurses earn less overall than private sector counterparts once hours, benefits, and shortages are considered. They cite furloughs, overtime, understaffing, and safety risks as factors hurting care quality and raise questions about mission priorities in DHS and state workforce policy.
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Buchanan County
Dixie Casady
Hiawatha
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Terry Branstad
DHS
Holly Steffen
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Church scapegoats and abuse claims across Catholic scandal
Reader letter argues abuse by priests spans centuries and targets females and altar boys. It cites alleged cover ups by church leaders, claims about homosexuals, and notes Archbishop Sanchez's admission of relations with 11 women. It frames truth as a casualty in a culture war.
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Catholic Church
New Mexico
Robert Sanchez
Africa
Clarity in Writing Sparks Witty Reader Reactions
Margaret McLaughlin and Nadean Wandling comment on confusing phrasing in ads and captions. The exchange cites a big shoe sale and a Colosseum exhibit note, highlighting how vague wording prompts humorous misreadings and calls for clearer copy.
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Nadean Wandling
Marengo
Nadean
Gazette Wedding Notices Form Details and Contacts
The Gazette invites readers to obtain engagement and wedding write up forms. For assistance call 368 8873 or 1 800 397 8212 to prepare a beautiful notice and share couple names dates and places.
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