Tom Barton

Why is Iowa seeking a private company to provide health care services to prisoners? A state request for proposals sheds lights on the reasons why Iowa is considering privatizing its prison health care services, potentially entering an arena that has faced issues in other states, acco...

ICYMI from @erindmurphy.bsky.social: A state request for proposals sheds light on the reasons why Iowa is considering privatizing its prison health care services, potentially entering an arena that has faced issues in other states, according to advocates. www.thegazette.com/state-govern...

Retired Army nurse to run for northeast Iowa congressional seat A retired Army nurse and former dean of nursing at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids has filed paperwork to run as a Democrat to challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for Nor...

A retired Army nurse and former dean of nursing at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids has filed paperwork to run as a Democrat to challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for Northeast Iowa's U.S. House seat in 2026. www.thegazette.com/campaigns-el...