Tom Barton
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Tom Barton
@tjbarton83.bsky.social
Deputy Bureau Chief for @thegazette.com covering Iowa Politics. Proud Iowa State Cyclone. Mediocre golfer and Star Wars nerd.
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...
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...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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...
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...
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July 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM