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SPM NEWS 7.27.21 Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds called new revised guidance from the CDC surrounding wearing masks “not grounded in reality or common sense.” Reynolds issued a statement shortly after the CDC recommended fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas of the country where the virus is circulating widely. She still encouraged people to get vaccinated, but went on to say she’s concerned the guidance will be used as a vehicle to mandate masks in states and schools, something she does not support. According to federal data, 47 Iowa counties are experiencing higher commun...
Julie Jacobson The Second Amendment is under attack and has been for some time. It will continue being under assault for some time to come. One way local governments are fighting back is by becoming a sanctuary county. By doing so, they basically say county resources won’t be used to enforce unconstitutional gun control laws. Recently, two Iowa counties joined the growing ranks of sanctuary counties around the nation. Soon, three counties in Iowa could be what’s called “second amendment sanctuaries.” That means county governments will not enforce federal laws they deem as a counter to...
1:40 A top doctor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center warns about a new surge of COVID-19 cases with younger people. The state recorded more than 450 cases last week, an increase of 55% from the week before. Dr. James Lawler says the increase isn’t a surprise given the presence of the highly contagious delta variant and the number of unvaccinated people in the state. He also told an Omaha TV station the summer could get “ugly” for people in the 20-to-50 year age group. He predicted the worst part of the pandemic is coming for this younger demographic. Data from the CDC shows th...