Iowa ombudsman seeks outside agency to run long term care oversight
The State Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman invites a public agency or nonprofit to take over ombudsman positions that investigate complaints of abuse or misconduct in Iowa care facilities. Volunteers are sought as well. The move follows budget constraints and debates over privatized Medicaid and outsourced health functions.
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Will Brandt for Marion City Council Ward 3
Community letter endorses Will Brandt for Marion City Council Ward 3. The writer notes Brandt’s four years in Ward 3, his engagement with residents and business, and urges voters to research at linncounty.org and support his bid for four more years.
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WeWork saga shows billionaires backing dreamers despite losses
Froma Harrop reviews SoftBank and others backing Adam Neumann as WeWork rose on hype before crashing. The piece notes Neumann’s lavish lifestyle, lack of profits, and the IPO disclosure of losses while SoftBank now bails out the firm and Neumann exits with large incentives.
Adam Sullivan and Tom Miller on e cigarettes and policy
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, famed for the Master Settlement Agreement, now engages with e-cigarette makers like Juul to curb teen vaping. Critics call the alliance surprising, but Miller argues e cigarettes can reduce harm and save lives. He faces questions about regulation and teen use while urging cautious, informed policy.
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