Many veterans live hours from VA facilities, or they need health services that aren’t readily available from the VA. In such cases, the department is supposed to provide a referral and pay for private care. Critics say it often hesitates to do so.
At a campaign tailgate in Iowa City, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and top Republicans blamed Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown and rallied around 2026 races. Democrats argue she’s fundraising while Iowans face rising costs.
Republican Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has introduced legislation to fund federal food assistance that is scheduled to dry up next month if the government shutdown continues.
Marty Hoeger is running for another term for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 1. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves another term.
Sam Wilson is running for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 1. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves this role.
Incumbent Dale Todd is running unopposed for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 3. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be relected to this role.
Incumbent Ashley Vanorny is running unopposed for Cedar Rapids City Council in District 5. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves to be re-elected to this role.
Destiny Hastings is running for Marion City Council - At Large. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves to be elected to this role.
Kelvin Unemin is running for Marion City Council - At Large. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be elected to this role.
Grant G. Harper is running for Marion City Council - Ward 2. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be elected to this role.
Sara Mentzer is running for Marion City Council - Ward 4. This is the questionnaire she filled out for The Gazette about why she deserves to be re-elected to this role.
Steve Huber is running for Mayor of Fairfax. This is the questionnaire he filled out for The Gazette about why he deserves to be elected to the role.
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