Joint county city facility idea gains traction in Johnson County
The Gazette notes discussions on a shared law enforcement facility for Johnson County and Iowa City. No votes yet, with past jail and city hall projects failing at referendum. Officials say talks continue, aiming for collaboration, possibly by the 2026 election.
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Community letter blasts nursing home crisis in Iowa
Iowa Capital Dispatch highlights ongoing nursing home distress with multiple fines and incidents of neglect while state officials sue over a federal staffing rule. The letter urges voters to hold Attorney General Brenna Bird accountable in the 2026 election, arguing for safety over corporate interests.
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Georgia mom arrested after 10 year old wanders to town
Lenore Skenazy highlights a Georgia case where a mother was charged with reckless conduct for leaving her 10 year old at home while she ran an errand, as a warning against overreactive neglect laws. The post also shares Facebook responses about how families handle brief separations and fear.
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Reforming Iowa property taxes through spending limits and clearer Truth in Taxation
John Hendrickson and Tom Sands argue for a 2 percent cap on property tax growth and tighter Truth in Taxation rules to curb local government spending. They cite 2023 reforms as insufficient and urge stronger limits, better notices, and direct budget hearing transparency to relieve taxpayers. Acknowledges Gov. Reynolds's fiscal reforms and calls for action by future policy makers.
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