editorial urges mercy and reform for juvenile life sentences
The Gazette argues to overhaul Iowa juvenile life without parole rules after the U S Supreme Court decision. It endorses setting minimum parole eligibility, with exceptions for murder cases, and cites SF 365 and HF 607 as current bills. The piece emphasizes rehabilitation and responsibility over perpetual punishment.
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Jeremy Taylor
Sioux City
U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Polk County
Iowa
Taylor
State Senate
Natalie Ginty challenges university civility with profane email
Wendy Hartman argues the University of Iowa case shows professional standards apply beyond politics. A student files a complaint after a professor allegedly used a derisive phrase and improper letterhead, prompting debate on free speech and workplace conduct.
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Natalie Ginty
University of Iowa
Ellen Lewin
Lewin
Republican Party of
Iowa
Professor Lewin
Wendy Hartman
Cedar Rapids
Mothers Call for Proper Honor to Fallen Soldiers
Becki Stivers Osburn Morley from Anamosa Iowa laments lack of flag half mast honors for soldiers who died in Afghanistan. She cites Gov Branstad urging flag lowering and condemns some town businesses for neglect. She urges continued community respect and notes support from locals.
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Afghanistan
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Anamosa
Health care costs drive national debate amid ACA rollout
Ted Townsend president of St. Luke's Hospital argues the real issue is money and rising costs. He calls for reform beyond fee for service toward value and population health while balancing government roles and entitlement spending.
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ACA
Congressional Budget Office
Iowa
Ted Townsend
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Townsete
Ihs
No Mistake There Is an Agenda at the Press Club
Vander Plaats and allies from The Family Leader gathered at the National Press Club with Tea Party figures urging lawmakers to oppose raising the debt limit. Critics dub the effort a blend of fiscal restraint and social issues, tying marriage rights to economic policy.
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Bob Vander Plaats
National Press Club
George Washington
Vander Plaats
Iowa
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