Next steps for mental health reform push eyes policy shifts
Pete Earley argues federal actions on Olmstead v. Oklahoma and ACA shifts risk repeating deinstitutionalization if funding and insurer oversight fail. He notes housing shortages, insurer delays, and the need for community based care with adequate support. He cautions Congress to ensure housing, training, and therapy accompany any move to private coverage.
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Nuns on the Bus end 38 city tour in Iowa
A Catholic religious women led social justice group completed a 10 state 38 city voting awareness tour returning to Iowa. The group avoids endorsing candidates and aims to highlight voting power in the public eye.
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Smulekoff's to Close Its Doors on November 28
The longtime downtown store Smulekoff's Home Store announced its final day will be November 28 as redevelopment plans loom. Voter turnout among 18 to 29 year olds remains low in midterms but shows gradual gains ahead of Tuesday's voting with key economic and education issues at stake. Open Secrets reports over 60 million dollars spent by outside groups in Iowa's U S Senate race, including 43 million opposing Braley or Ernst, fueling attack ads.
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Letters to the Editor defend armed police and armor use
Cedar Rapids reader argues in favor of police being armed with heavy weapons and armored vehicles to match criminals. The letter asserts disarming police would endanger the public and endorses stronger enforcement measures and safety equipment.
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Veterans care ideas and speed enforcement prompts
Community voices propose stronger veteran support ahead of Veterans Day with ideas for agencies and groups to honor service members. Suggestions include public input, family outreach, and broader recognition, alongside questions about traffic safety messaging and revenue sharing, raised by Marv Rops.
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A D C cure: take the hard votes today instead
Jonah Goldberg argues for more partisan ideas over process to fix Washington. He criticizes Harry Reid for blocking amendments and argues the Hastert Rule protected incumbents from tough votes, weakening long term public interests. He notes bipartisan energy and immigration votes are delayed by strategic voting.
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