Johnson County Courthouse Annex Proposal Appeals Voters
Patrick R. Grady urges Johnson County residents to approve a bond for a courthouse annex to improve safety and accessibility. He notes six current courtrooms versus a larger nearby county, new magistrate space, and space needs for drug treatment courts to reduce jail reliance and avoid higher costs and delays.
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Johnson County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Patrick R. Grady
Sixth Judicial District
Johnson County Courthouse Annex Referendum Opposes Reform
Local readers critique past Johnson County votes on a jail courthouse plan and urge a no vote on a $34 million Annex upgrade. They warn reforms come first, citing bonds, racial disparities, and pretrial pressure, while urging voter turnout and civic participation. Beverly Strong and Martha Hampel advocate voting against the annex to pressure real justice system reform in Iowa.
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Johnson County
Justice Center
Justice System
Martha Hampel
Iowa City
Beverly Strong Elgin
Ebola critique risks actions over science in column
Guest columnist Bill Foege warns harsh critics threaten safety as public health measures curb Ebola. He cites ring containment history, smallpox lessons, and the need for steady, science-based responses amid travel screening limits and varied federal, state, and local efforts.
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Doctors Without Borders
U.S
CDC
Bill Foege
Decorah
US College of Public Health
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Gates Foundation
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