Johnson County to elect supervisor after Rettig resignation
Johnson County schedules a June 8 special election to fill the vacancy left by former Supervisor Janelle Rettig. Three candidates appear on the ballot, with the winner serving the remainder of the term through 2022. Early voting runs through June 7 at the Auditor's Office. Election Day voting occurs at regular polling places on Tuesday, June 8.
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Janelle Rettig
Auditor’s Office
Johnson County
Guest column: Phil Hemingway seeks Johnson County supervisor seat
Phil Hemingway a Republican candidate born in Johnson County urges tighter fiscal oversight as he runs for Johnson County Board of Supervisors on June 8 He cites decades of farming skilled trades business and service on the Iowa City Community School District board including oversight of financials and a playground policy. The Cedar Rapids Gazette praised his fiscal detail and tenacity in 2018.
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Phil Heming-way
Johnson County
Belize
Central America
Anita
Africa
Soviet Union
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Justice equity in pandemic recovery drives county election bid
Jon Green, a guest columnist, announces a June 8 special election bid for Johnson County supervisor. He argues pandemic recovery requires decisive action, vaccination focus, and reinvestment in communities, citing hardships in 2020 faced by marginalized residents and immigrant families at a forum hosted by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement.
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Iowa
Who am I really running against in Johnson County
The guest column by Brian Campbell reflects on attending the Democratic Party nominating convention for Johnson County supervisor. He notes a vibrant scene with more than 300 delegates, alternates, officials, party members and volunteers. The candidates seeking the nomination are described as impressive.
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Casion
Johnson County
Ideal Iowans: a profile of the Republican vision
The piece argues the legislative session defines an ideal Iowa, populated by middle aged white straight Christians who own hogs or run big business and donate to GOP leaders. It portrays nonideal Iowans as silent, leaving, or relying on government aid.
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Iowa
Reynolds rejects federal COVID funds for Iowa schools
Editorial notes Governor Reynolds refused 95 million for school testing and tracing and Iowa's exit from 300 million in federal unemployment aid. Critics call it a partisan stunt while praising the state budget surplus and affordability. The piece argues testing is less needed as CDC approves Pfizer for ages 12 plus.
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Iowa
Kim Reynolds
Rob Sand
Reynolds
Sand
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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