Iowa to keep two state mental health institutes through December
The editorial argues lawmakers consider a deal to run two government facilities through December while shifting core care to private providers. It notes private options may fail to meet needs of geriatric psychiatric patients in Clarinda and others who rely on state-run institutes as caregivers of last resort, urging open renegotiation of commitments and a shift toward high quality community care.
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Branstad
Clarinda
Iowa
Letters to the Editor Questioning Linn County Board Actions
A Cedar Rapids reader alleges pay and personnel moves by Linn County supervisors are used to silence a colleague, praising Joel Miller while criticizing the board. The letter questions alleged savings and urges accountability and safer school bus enforcement of Iowa code 321.372A to protect children at stops.
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Cedar River
Linn County Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
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Linn County
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Mary A. Craig
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Geller cartoon contest sparks debate on free speech
Kathleen Parker argues that Pamela Geller’s provocative Texas cartoon contest tests free speech. She says harmful provocation can backfire, drawing violence and fatwas, and urges restraint and refusal to attend rather than censorship.
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Pamela Geller
Texas
Geller
America
Feud Over County Auditor Budget Sparks Public Clash
County Auditor Joel Miller faced Board of Supervisors over a 109000 request as tensions rise. The exchange highlighted disputes over temp hires and overtime while loyalty and authority fray amid possible legal actions and looming court scrutiny.
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Board of Supervisors
Miller
Ben Rogers
Zinger
Jimmy Carter
U.N. Blue Helmets
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