Talking about death by own action can save lives
Becci Reedus, executive director of the Crisis Center in Iowa City, urges open discussion of death by own action during Mental Health Month. She recounts the center’s growth to 24 hour crisis lines, chat, and text, and stresses asking “Are you OK?” to prevent suicide. The piece cites Kevin Hines’s experience and key contacts for help.
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Gull enters race for Linn County District 3 supervisor
Community letters highlight Tim Gull as a Republican candidate for Linn County District 3. Gull, UNI graduate and retired Army officer, pledges fiscally responsible budgeting and growth ethics. Also included are letters debating roundabouts, stoplights, and golf fee funding impacts.
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Linn
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University of Northern Iowa
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Army National Guard
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Craig Hanson
Measuring our lives in numbers and running times
Harrop discusses how people quantify life through scores in sports apps, fitness trackers, social media metrics, energy reports, and meditation milestones. She notes age related declines in performance, the emptiness of tallying every number, and questions whether counting truly reflects well being.
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Third party plus Washington gridlock call for reform
Steve Corbin argues for a pragmatic third party to curb party dysfunction. He cites Washington’s warnings on party mischief and cites polling showing support for a third party among Republicans, Democrats, and independents. He outlines policy aims from tax reform to healthcare and infrastructure.
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