Iowa lawmakers weigh mask policy with student choice
Quotes recapped from Iowa leaders on a new law allowing students to opt out of masks in schools. Governor Kim Reynolds touts personal responsibility while opponents warn of politics over science and harassment in districts without mask mandates.
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Lawmakers cite science and abortion limits in Iowa debate
U S Rep Miller-Meeks aide says Congress should follow science after a mask fine on the House floor. Iowa lawmakers discuss a constitutional abortion amendment with varied forecasts and opposition. Local officials push cameras for safety while U I policy shifts on athlete name image rights spark remarks from Gary Barta.
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Community Letters Highlight Pride Festival Vaccination Call and Local Politics
A reader laments oversized burgers and praises Erma’s old style burger with fried egg. Letters urge polio vaccination and describe Coralville’s new Pride Festival on Sept 5 at Iowa River Landing with performers and sponsors. Residents advocate for Phil Hemingway in the June 8 county supervisor race amid rural representation. They applaud energy policy support and carbon credit ideas from bipartisan lawmakers.
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Mothers receive extended Medicaid postpartum coverage under ARP
Sue Dinsdale notes the American Rescue Plan expands postpartum Medicaid to 10 extra months, extending beyond the current 60 day limit. The column highlights benefits for low income families and women of color, with focus on maternal mortality risks and ongoing access to care.
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Insight and Books forum details for The Gazette readers
Insight and Books outline how Eastern Iowans can share letters and guest columns with word limits. It provides submission addresses for Cedar Rapids and invites questions to editorial email. The section also promotes past books coverage and The Gazette editorial board participation.
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