I was listening to Juvenile detention proceedings from Tarrant CO, Texas (Fort Worth / Arlington, etc.) I heard this place mentioned by a boy, so I decided to look it up. Here's what I found...
​
Clarinda Academy (1992-February, 2021)
1820 N. 16th St.
Clarinda, IA 51632
​
History and Background Information
Clarinda Academy's campus shared a border with the Clarinda Correctional Facility--and prison-like is probably the best description of this facility, when it was open. It was owned by Sequel Youth and Family Services, a a private for-profit company that runs a nationwide system of residential treatment, private pay residential, therapeutic group homes, community-based programs, and alternative education services in the United States. It's 2017 brochure describes Clarinda Academy as

Established in 1992, Clarinda Academy is a residential foster care facility that provides residential treatment to at-risk and delinquent male and female youth from several states. Clarinda offers long-term, residential treatment for more than 180 young people. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of interscholastic sports and fine arts programs, as well as vocational training. Combining experienced staff and time-tested programs, Clarinda is uniquely positioned to serve the youth population who qualify for entry.

This program accepted out-of-state placements from juvenile courts, and had been mentioned as a placement in Juvenile Detention Proceedings in the 323rd District Court of Texas. It has accepted teens from Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington, California and many other states.
​
Founders and Notable Staff
Sara Honnald, staff member. Victim of assault by a student
Jennifer Gay, staff member. Accused of sexual assault in 2016; case dismissed because victim did not cooperate with prosecution
Antonio DeJesus, staff member. In 2016, he was convicted of sexual misconduct with a juvenile or minor.
​

• Program Structure

According to Disability Rights Washington "DRW’s investigation found that this is a very restrictive and segregated institution where the policies, training, and oversight do not adequately protect against the risk of abusive restraints."
This program usesd a level system. According to this program's brochure:

Phase 1: 4-6 weeks
Goals: 1. Recognize and identify personal patterns of behavior. 2. Recognize and identify delinquent patterns of behavior. 3. Learn to give and receive help. 4. Demonstrate new skills in managing behavior.
Phase 2: Eagle Pledge 6-8 weeks
Goals: 1. Learn the impact of hurtful and exploitative behavior on others. 2. Develop empathy, including care & concern for others. 3. Begin to express feelings in healthy ways. 4. Continue to demonstrate new skills in managing behavior.
Phase 3: Eagle 6-8 weeks
Goals: 1.Learn alternatives to old patterns of thinking & behavior. 2. Learn effective problem solving & decision making skills. 3. learn effective communications skills. 4. Learn aspects of healthy relationships. 5. Begin to express feelings in healthy ways. 6. Continue to demonstrate new skills in managing behavior. 7. Teach & mentor others.
Phase 4: Eagle 8 weeks
Goals: 1. Learn to identify and handle high risk people and situations. 2. Minimize risk of relapse / recidivism. 3. Prepare for successful transition into the community. 4. To increase & develop a commitment to productive citizenship

This program restricts communications with friends and family. The maximum length of a phone call is 20 minutes.
​
Abuse Allegations
Disability Rights Washington created a lengthly and thorough report, documenting numerous allegations of human rights violations, numerous State of Washington procedural violations and questionable mental health treatment in its report: Washington's Out of State Youth Plead "Let Us Come Home": Report and Recommendations
This list of abuse allegations include: excessive use of force to restrain students, sexual assault, bullying by both staff and other students, excessively restrictive communication with family and assaults. The abuses that have been reported just scratch the surface of what actually went on in this facilityl
From the Des Moines Register, Police reports detail fights, sex crimes at Iowa academy for troubled youth

"Police reports that Watchdog obtained show Clarinda Academy has been the subject of several serious allegations — assaults and fights, as well as allegations of forcible sodomy and rape by staff members. Some resulted in criminal charges; some did not.
In the last five years, more than 30 police reports were made involving students and staff at the academy.
The incidents mirrored several reported at Midwest Academy, the now-shuttered Keokuk home of last resort for youth that prompted an FBI investigation in 2016, a civil lawsuit from numerous families and changes to state law.
They included:
In September 2016, a 19-year-old student said he was sexually fondled by a 39-year-old staff member, Jennifer Gay of Lenox. He said Gay put her hand on his chest and moved down to his genitals but stopped when another student walked into his dorm room. The student said Gay told him “not to tell or she would take his Eagle status away and he would go to jail,” according to a police report.
But charges of sexual exploitation of a student were dismissed after the former student and alleged victim returned to California, was charged with several felonies and did not cooperate with Gay's prosecution, court records show.
A judge granted a motion to suppress incriminating statements Gay made last year after "misrepresentations and fabrications made by the officer, Keith Neil, including that she could lose custody of her children."
In February 2016, a student reported that a 40-year-old night staff member, Antonio DeJesus Aranda, sexually abused her when she was 17. Aranda was charged with a felony and convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor, sexual misconduct with a juvenile or minor.
In August 2017, forcible sodomy and lascivious conduct with a minor was reported involving a 37-year-old staff member and 18-year-old staff member. It’s unclear whether the staff member was charged.
On Dec. 5, 2017, a 15-year-old male student alleged a female staff member performed oral sex on him. Iowa Court records show that woman was never charged.
In July 2016, staff member Sara Honnald reported being assaulted by another student, Deshona Bland. Honnald suffered a broken nose and cuts to the forehead. Bland does not appear to have been charged.

​
Survivor / Parent Testimonials
There are numerous reports of abuse that have been documented in the media and in reports (discussed above) Here are some additional reports:
February, 2022 (PARENT):

"My son was here in 2015. I can't tell you how happy my heart is to hear this place is closed down. Hopefully it is shut down and not ever re-opened again. Our county juvenile hall sent my son there. I visited him twice. He was the youngest one there. His clothes were stolen actually all of his stuff was stolen.

The staff was horrible. There might of been one or two there that actually cared about those kids.They weren't taught a lesson they were given even more trauma than they went in with.If I could give this place negative stars I would.
Simone Marage (Google Reviews)
2022 (SURVIVOR)

I was a student here in 2013. Worst year of my entire life. The concept and framework of the program this academy is said to provide has immense potential to succeed at helping troubled youth mature into stable, helpful, independent, and productive individuals. However terrible and malevolent people had corrupted the environment with neglect and abuse by the time i attended. When i was placed at Clarinda Academy i experienced an environment where students were taught and often encouraged to slyly bully and put down fellow students in order to move forward in the program. This resulted in the victimized students becoming stuck in constant regression within the program further extending their time trapped in such a traumatic environment. Group shaming was regularly used by both students and staff and was part of the daily routine. A majority of the staff abused the students both physically and mentally. Most staff misused their being permitted to physically "restrain" students. Simply not following directions or being disrespectful could immediately lead to being "restrained". And being "restrained" often began with the arms being grabbed and pulled behind the back and then used to lift and hold the student off the ground. Then if the student were to not calm down or fight back they would be thrown onto the ground and held down till they "accept expectations" (aka verbally blame themselves for the situation) and calm down sometimes being held down for hours untill they complied or passed out. They would often isolate students for very long periods of time while also depriving them of sleep.
My year staying there was the worst of my life. However i wouldn't change my going there if i could. Because even though the place was so terrible i learned alot from my experience there. I learned alot about the types of people i didnt want to become as well as how evil a person can become when the environment they are put in encourages malevolence.
I only hope that the academy has changed and that its not that way anymore and that the few staff who worked there that were actually good people have been able to change it for the better somehow.

Sirius Cygnus (Google Reviews)
July, 2011 (PARENT) : "Getting away and out of this place...soon will not be soon enough. The pettyness is so unreal and the staff....wow, unreal ( and not in a good way ) Anonymous (GreatSchools.org)
Please post your experiences about this place.
​
Related Media
Des Moines Register: Clarinda Academy closing after years of alleged abuse, sexual assault of teens
Des Moines Register: Police reports detail fights, sex crimes at Iowa academy for troubled youth
Des Moines Register: For profit Iowa academy for troubled youth hired felon who raped a student
NBC News: Clarinda Academy, home for troubled kids, faces allegations of abusse
Disability Rights Washington: Washington's out of state youth plead, "Let Us Come Home"; report and recommendations
KMA: Clarinda Academy is Closing

Mass killings in the United States, 2017
Of four or more people, with suicides marked with an asterisk.*
By criminal means, where the killer was charged or would have been charged had he lived.
By a single killer
In one emotional event
1) 1 January 2017, Lexington County, SC, 4 killed (shot) (http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/a...icide-44509341)
2) 3 January 2017, Marion County OR, 5 killed (multiple) (http://koin.com/2017/08/11/da-keith-kroeker-killed-his-wife-3-kids-himself/)
3) 5 January 2017, Hubbard, OR 5 killed (multiple) (http://katu.com/news/local/sheriff-....ds-to-the-head)
4) 6 January 2017 Fort Lauderdale. FL 5 killed (shot) (http://wsvn.com/news/local/multiple-...-intl-airport/)
5) 10 January 2017 Colorado Springs, CO 4 killed (shot) (http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/11...-bodies-found/)
6) 17 January 2017 Springfield MA 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://www.masslive.com/news/index.s..._motor_ve.html)
7) 28 January 2017 Kitsnap County, WA 4 killed (arson) (http://q13fox.com/2017/02/01/4000-re...ows-something/)
8) 6 February 2017 Yazoo City MS, 4 killed (shot) (http://wjtv.com/2017/02/06/breaking-...in-yazoo-city/)
9) 7 February 2017 Morris OK, 4 killed (shot) (http://ktul.com/news/local/okmulgee....f-4-found-dead)
10) 19 February 2017 Preston ID, 4 killed (shot) (https://www.ksl.com/?sid=43246828&nid=157)
11) 22 February 2017 Toomsuba MS, 4 dead (shot) (http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/201...y_shot_to.html)
12) 6 March 2017 El Centro CA, 4 dead (shot) (http://www.kyma.com/news/three-peopl...home/380196896)
13) 8 March 2017 Detroit MI, 5 killed (arson) (http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/loca...40302465-story)
14) 15 March 2017 Metairie LA, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news...ting/672446842)
15) 22 March 2017 Weston WI, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat....icle-1.3006291
16) 23 March 2017 Sacramento CA, 4 killed (not reported) (http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/68...ome?artslide=0)
17) 29 March 2017 Concan TX, 13 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/29/us...-bus-accident/)
18) 30 March 2017 Canton OH, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index..._killed_i.html)
19) 31 March 2017 Chicago IL, 5 killed (shot) ( http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...330-story.html )
20) 4 April 2017 St Joseph MO, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/missouri/articles/2017-11-17/driver-sentenced-for-st-joseph-crash-that-killed-4)
21) 7 April 2017 Saint Paul MN, 4 killed (shot)( http://kstp.com/news/st-paul-shootin...taken/4447970/)
22) 7 April 2017 Houston TX, 5 killed (shot)(http://abc13.com/news/4-dead-in-appa...nd-co/1845757/)
23) 13 April 2017 Princeton WV, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://wncn.com/2018/01/22/truck-driver-charged-after-nc-family-of-4-killed-in-fiery-wreck/)
24) 25 April 2017 Cove AK, 4 killed (not reported) (http://nbc4i.com/2017/04/30/missing-...-uncle-killed/) Mass killing or serial?
25) 30 April 2017 Topeka KS, 4 killed (shot) (https://apnews.com/0669a9123462455eb9f19a3a206fcd59)
26) 9 May 2017 Oceola Twp MI, 5 killed (vehicular homicide) (https://www.clickondetroit.com/traffic/2017/05/10/5-people-killed-in-2-car-crash-on-m-59-in-livingston-county/)
27) 12 May 2017 Kirkersvile OH, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/...lle/101587810/)
28) 27 May 2017 Chippewa County WI, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (https://wqow.com/news/top-stories/2019/04/05/just-in-jail-time-ordered-for-woman-who-killed-4-in-chippewa-co-crash/)
29) 27 May 2017 Brookhaven MS, 8 killed (shot) (https://www.kob.com/national-news/no-new-trial-for-mississippi-man-convicted-of-killing-8/5813076/?cat=600)
30) 5 June 2017 Orlando FL, 6 killed (shot) (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...605-story.html)
31) 7 June 2017 Washington County IN, 4 killed (shot) (http://fox59.com/2017/06/05/isp-seek...thern-indiana/)
32) 8 June 2017 Tunkhannock PA, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.pahomepage.com/news/four-...ting/735099274)
33) 11? June 2017 Lake Township, & North Royalton OH, 5 killed (multiple) (http://www.wkyc.com/mb/news/crime/ac...rges/449198377)
34) 14 June 2017 San Francisco CA, 4 killed (shot) (http://abc7news.com/news/multiple-pe...ility/2098106/)
35) 16 June 2017 4 killed Sennett NY, (vehicular homicide) (https://cnycentral.com/news/local/driver-sentenced-to-probation-for-2017-sennett-crash-that-killed-4-injured-2)
36) 16 June 2017 La Madera NM, 5 killed (shot) (https://www.abqjournal.com/1018851/d...ing-spree.html)
37) 1 July 2017 Lake McConaughy NE, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://www.kmaland.com/news/kansas-man-charged-in-motorcycle-wreck-that-killed-sw-iowa/article_91b900b0-7906-11e7-9667-2331217986c9.html)
38) 6 July 2017 Gwinnet GA 4, killed (stabbed) (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.3305372)
39) 12 July 2017 Gardendale AL 4 killed (shot) (http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/201...ible_acti.html)
40) 13 July 2017 Greenville & Pickens Counties SC, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.thestate.com/news/state/s...161308353.html)
41) 24 July 2017 Beecher IL, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-08-25/bond-reduced-for-man-charged-in-crash-that-killed-4)
42) 4 August 2017 Fontana CA 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://www.foxla.com/news/local-news/272053556-story)
43) 18 August 2017 Munds Park AZ 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://azdailysun.com/news/local/arizona-man-charged-in-i--wrong-way-crash-that/article_39ce1bed-3d94-5164-8541-8c2e6f99c029.html)
44) 21 August 2017 Halifax County NC, 4 killed (shot) (http://abc11.com/halifax-county-authorities-id-quadruple-murder-victims/2330911/) (http://www.wral.com/no-bond-for-man-charged-with-quadruple-murder-in-halifax-county/17057698/)
45) 24 August 2017 Bloomington CA, 4 killed (multiple) (http://ktla.com/2017/08/24/bloomington-house-fire-that-left-family-of-4-dead-being-investigated-as-murder-suicide-sheriffs-dept/)
46) 24 August 2017 Saint Louis County MO, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/three-men-woman-found-shot-to-death-in-north-st/article_3e35763e-1bc3-539b-b0a0-d59f657124ca.html?utm_content=buffer75bb8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC)
47) 7 September 2017 Groton MA, 4 killed (beaten)( https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2017/09/08/four-people-found-dead-inside-a-groton-home)
48) 10 September 2017 Plano TX, 8 killed (shot) (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/people-found-shot-death-texas-home-shooter-killed-article-1.3485744)
49) 10 September 2017, Richmond VA 4 killed (shot) (http://www.nbc12.com/story/36337169/police-id-4-killed-in-gilpin-court-weekend-shootings)
50) 15 September 2017 Chicago IL 4 killed (shot) (http://abc7chicago.com/4-killed-in-brighton-park-shooting/2421980/)
51) 1 October 2017 Greensboro NC, 5 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://www.wxii12.com/article/five-people-dead-after-driver-of-stolen-car-crashes-in-greensboro/12666873
52) 1 October 2017 Las Vegas NV 59 killed (shot) (https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-strip/more-than-20-killed-100-wounded-in-las-vegas-strip-shooting/)
53) 8 October 2017 Salem OR, 5 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://q13fox.com/2017/10/09/convicted-drunk-driver-arrested-in-oregon-crash-that-killed-mother-4-kids/)
54) 11 October 2017, Pedro OH, 4 killed (multiple) (http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/search-is-on-for-endangered-child-and-person-of-interest-in-southern-ohio)
55) 31 October 2017 New York City NY 8 killed (vehicular homicide)( http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/gunman-opens-fire-home-depot-truck-runs-4-bike-riders-article-1.3602094) terrorist attack
56) 4 November 2017 Porcupine ND 4 killed (DWI) (https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/crime-and-courts/4565873-former-corrections-officer-gets-16-years-drunken-driving-crash-killed)
57) 5 November 2017 Sutherland Springs TX 28* killed (shot) (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41880511) 28 if you include an unborn child, active shooter
58) 9 November 2017 Mapleton UT 4* killed (shot) (https://patch.com/utah/across-ut/mapleton-family-4-killed-apparent-murder-suicide-police) Familicide
59) 10 November 2017 Scottsdale AZ 4 killed (shot) (https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.azfamily.com/story/36816405/police-investigating-after-shooting-in-scottsdale-neighborhood&ct=ga&cd=CAEYESoTMTIzMDExMzAyNjIwMjA0MDUwMzIcMzdhYjQ1MTk0YmRkOGNhZDpjb206ZW46VVM6Ug&usg=AFQjCNGFb2t-ysSHBTMNpM1BNYLA9NLa1A)
60) 14 November 2017 Rancho Tehama CA, 6* killed (shot) (http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-norcal-elementary-school-shooting-20171114-story.html) some elements of a spree, some of a serial killer. Here we are trying to isolate the spree killings
61) 21 November 2017 Madison County MO, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-release-identity-of-trucker-in-crash-that-killed-neaarticle_58cbb107-066f-5232-af5e-9f5ee5039348.html) (http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/trucker-faces-reckless-homicide-charges-in-crash-that-killed-on/article_65e3d701-a2ca-5542-841b-4a0c3faef2ec.html)
62) 25 November 2017 San Francisco CA, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) (http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article186594938.html) active shooter, workplace
63) 26 November 2017 Zachary LA, 4 killed (shot) (http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_145e65a2-d38c-11e7-9962-2b6230d23fc3.html) active shooter
64) 28 December 2017 New York NY, 13 killed (arson) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Bronx_apartment_fire ) This fire was started by a three-year old child playing with a stove. A child so young cannot be charged with a crime. This case is included here as an editorial decision.
65) 31 December 2017 (shortly before midnight) Long Branch NJ, 4 killed (shot) (https://patch.com/new-jersey/longbranch/multiple-shootings-reported-west-long-branch) familicide
Events 65
Killed 383

1. Hacking group behind the major SolarWinds hack are reportedly becoming increasingly active https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjWsJi74OjzAhXYqp4KHbysDVgQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestreet.com%2Ftechnology%2Fsolarwinds-hackers-reportedly-stepping-up-cybersecurity-attacks&usg=AOvVaw27m4zPO9sfeLLBVpmlFaXL
2. State Department reportedly plans new cybersecurity office https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/state-department-reportedly-plans-new-cybersecurity-office/
3. Nearly all US execs have experienced a cybersecurity threat, but some say there's still no plan https://www.zdnet.com/article/nearly-all-us-execs-have-experienced-a-cybersecurity-event-but-some-say-theres-still-no-plan/
4. Calls to Beef Up Cybersecurity Follow Missouri Information Breach https://www.kmaland.com/news/calls-to-beef-up-cybersecurity-follow-missouri-information-breach/article_6f586f80-3363-11ec-ae87-27a8f735d4b5.html
5. How schools can take cybersecurity to the next level https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/10/26/how-schools-can-take-cybersecurity-to-the-next-level/
6. Cybersecurity Awareness Continues https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/cybersecurity-awareness-continues-6751597/
7. Deloitte: 14% of U.S. orgs remain defenseless as cybersecurity threats loom https://venturebeat.com/2021/10/26/deloitte-14-of-us-orgs-remain-defenseless-as-cybersecurity-threats-loom/
8. MORE Alarming Cybersecurity Stats For 2021 https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2021/10/24/more-alarming-cybersecurity-stats-for-2021-/?sh=3dbea0d44a36
9. How We Can Address The Absence Of Individual Cybersecurity Measures In The White House Summit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/10/26/how-we-can-address-the-absence-of-individual-cybersecurity-measures-in-the-white-house-summit/?sh=2e2f7ac652b3
10. New Survey Reveals 80% of Companies Plan to Increase Their Cybersecurity Posture Management Budget https://www.wkyt.com/prnewswire/2021/10/26/new-survey-reveals-80-companies-plan-increase-their-cybersecurity-posture-management-budget/

https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/21/08/22676970/safe-t-group-nasdaq-sfet-revenue-growth-hits-new-record-amid-growing-enterprise-and-consumer-cybers

https://www.kmaland.com/sports/lewis-centrals-deyo-finds-a-family-in-iowa-state/article_0b8e23fe-e3e1-11eb-8b44-9bcb0bc9690c.html

/news
https://www.kmaland.com/news/missouri-senate-endorses-law-enforcement-bills-to-ban-police-chokeholds/article\_0e78bc70-924f-11eb-a848-730418ddacea.html

/news
https://www.kmaland.com/news/1-additional-covid-19-death-in-page-county-365-new-cases-reported-at-clarinda-correctional/article\_ce71298a-220c-11eb-a977-0f5360769bdb.html

Suspect charged in Bedford, IA murder
https://www.kmaland.com/news/suspect-charged-in-bedford-murdearticle\_8f38e7e0-b3d4-11ea-8541-eb4a6f104746.html

Player 247 profile page
Source
Made with the CFB Recruiting Post Generator

Opening remarks, "Over the week we have seen our positive case counts stabilize." (Uh... This is the deadliest week to date.)
"The state stockpile of PPEs is in good shape." (Not true... There are still shortages in the state, which is relying on volunteerism to make PPEs.)
Q1 - Can we get an updated on your "modified quarantine"? Also, what about Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome?
Kim says she takes her temperature and works some from home. Sarah says they keep in close contact w/ the CDC.
Q2 - In deciding to open the state, are you looking at models from UI or elsewhere that forecast outcomes of various mitigations strategies? What do they tell you?
Kim, "Because of the increased testing capacity in the state of Iowa, our robust case investigation, we are able to do strategic testing." Then we're able to do "mitigation strategies".
Lies. Lies. Lies. Iowa has not been dramatically increasing testing capacity. (I suppose if you start from zero, it's dramatic... but relative to other states we're biffing it - in the bottom 50% testing per capita.) The "mitigation strategies" have only ever been vague guidelines, or easing restrictions.
She pretends that "extensive testing" is happening and that this is a "mitigation strategy". Lies built on lies. -------
I can't watch anymore. Sure, leaders should convey realistic optimism and hope. This is not what Kim's doing. She's lying. She's obfuscating. She's not to be trusted and is damaging the people of this state.

(Cedar Rapids) -- The three presidential candidates who addressed a crowd of AARP members in Cedar Rapids Wednesday showcased the Democratic Party’s debate about how to achieve universal health care coverage.
Former Maryland Congressman John Delaney suggests a “Medicare for All” policy endangers Democrats..
“As a matter of politics, I think if we run on telling half the country, because literally over 150 million Americans have private health insurance, that we’re going to make thata illegal and you have to get some new government program, they’re not going to trust us,” Delaney said, “and they’re not going to vote for us.”
Delaney calls his alternative “Better Care” — giving Americans under the age of 65 the option of being covered with a basic, federally-funded health care plan or taking a tax credit that’s equal to the plan’s annual estimated premium.
Tulsi Gabbard, a congresswoman from Hawaii, is a “Medicare for All” supporter.
“Really what this is is about making sure that every single person who is in need of care is able to get that care, regardless of how much money you make or how little money you make, how much you have or what pre-existing condition you have,” Gabbard said.
While Americans will pay higher taxes, Gabbard said health care costs will be “drastically” lowered by eliminating the administrative costs of private insurance, plus the efficiency of having just one billing system.
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, the third candidate to speak today, said the public opposes “Medicare for All.”.
“We have to raise massively in this country to pay for it,” Bennef said. “…There’s nothing nuanced about almost 200 million people having to go on a government plan just because Bernie Sanders says it’s what everybody should have.”
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is a leading prononent of Medicare for All. Bennet is proposing an alternative he calls “Medicare X” — creating a Medicare-like public option Americans could buy.
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan was scheduled to speak as well, but event organizers were notified about an hour before the forum was to begin that Ryan would not attend. AARP and The Des Moines Register will host two more candidate forums. The first, on Friday afternoon, will be held in Sioux City.. Saturday’s forum will be held in Council Bluffs.
​
http://www.kmaland.com/news/aarp-forum-showcases-party-divide-over-medicare-for-all/article_40b61e0e-a8fd-11e9-b7a8-ebfcd16e6abb.html

Geography with Goudge: All-USA High School Football Players
http://www.kmaland.com/news/geography-with-goudge-all-usa-high-school-football-players/article\_1c70b978-0ace-11e9-b288-cb0831660d41.html
Submitted December 30, 2018 at 02:12AM by Shahin8998 - https://www.reddit.com/news/comments/aavfb0/geography\_with\_goudge\_allusa\_high\_school\_football/?utm\_source=ifttt
via /news - http://www.kmaland.com/news/geography-with-goudge-all-usa-high-school-football-players/article\_1c70b978-0ace-11e9-b288-cb0831660d41.html

I have put together a list of all state level 2018 general election positions as well as some regional positions with links to debates and informational articles that can help you decide who to vote for. My goal for this was to be as unbiased as possible with the information I present, simply presenting relevant information that would be useful for deciding who to vote for. However the information I present is based on the research I have done and does not include every candidate from the smaller parties. It's organized so that the top section is relevant to everyone in Iowa, followed by information related to southwest Iowa in narrowing relevance. If I missed any races or important information please let me know.
​

General Resources:

Election is November 6th, 2018.
Where to find a list of state candidates as well as absentee ballot forms: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/generalelection2018.html
Congressional district map:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iowa_Congressional_Districts,_113th_Congress.tif
Map to find your state legislators: https://gis.legis.iowa.gov/FYL/index.html
Find your precinct/polling location: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
In the following list the incumbents are listed first. R is for republican, D for democrat, and L for libertarian. I have only listed the main two candidates for each race, unless the race is for more than one position.

All of Iowa:

Governor: Kim Reynolds (R) Fred Hubbell (D) Jake Porter (L) Kim Reynolds website: https://reynoldsgregg.com/ Fred Hubbell website: https://fredhubbell.com/ Jake Porter website: https://jakeporter.org/ First debate: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/10/iowa-governor-race-fred-hubbell-kim-reynolds-debate-election-gubernatorial-candidate-des-moines/1591848002 Second debate: https://www.facebook.com/ktiv4/videos/318781232239103/
Secretary of State: Paul D. Pate (R) Deidre DeJear (D) Jules Ofenbakh (L) Article about Pate: http://www.iowastatedaily.com/news/paul-pete-candidate-secretary-of-state/article_5055806e-ccd2-11e8-9fe6-fb7b0a40646b.html Article about DeJear: https://dailyiowan.com/2018/10/16/first-time-candidate-deidre-dejear-highlights-voter-engagement-history-in-run-for-secretary-of-state/ Ofenbakh website: https://julesofenbakh.org/ IPTV episode with candidates: http://www.iptv.org/iowapress/story/31515/iowa-secretary-state-candidates-paul-pate-and-deidre-dejear (has transcript so you don't have to watch the video)
Auditor of State: Mary Mosiman (R) Rob Sand (D) Fred Perryman (L) Mosiman website: https://www.marymosiman.com/ Sand website: https://robsand.com/ Iowa Press episode with both of them discussing issues: http://www.iptv.org/iowapress/story/31643/campaign-state-auditor-iowa (has a transcript if you don't want to watch the video)
Treasurer of the State: Michael L. Fitzgerald (D) Jeremy N. Davis (R) Timothy Hird (L) Michael Fitzgerald meet the candidates article: http://www.kmaland.com/news/meet-the-candidates-michael-fitzgerald/article_7f552e8a-d08a-11e8-a711-d79508c2427a.html Jeremy Davis meet the candidates article: http://www.kmaland.com/news/meet-the-candidates-jeremy-davis/article_64c4f6e4-d15d-11e8-822a-e3384035990c.html Jeremy Davis website: https://www.jeremyndavis.com/
Secretary of Agriculture: Mike Naig (R) Tim Gannon (D) Rick Stewart (L) Mike Naig website: https://www.mikenaig.com/ Tim Gannon website: https://www.gannonforiowa.com/ Rick Stewart website: http://www.rickstewart.com/ IPTV Interview: http://www.iptv.org/iowapress/story/31375/sec-ag-candidates-talk-immigration-and-guest-workers
Attorney General: Tom Miller (D) Marco Battaglia (L) Tom Miller general information: https://democraticags.org/profiles/tom-miller-candidate/ Marco Battaglia web page: https://www.battagliaforiowa.com/ Tom Miller information: Just google "Tom Miller Iowa". It's hard to find general summaries of him, most of the information about there is about recent news. Your best bet seems to be to find a few articles from opposing perspectives and see if you agree with his actions as attorney general. Marco Battaglia article from his run for Libertarian candidate for governor: http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/marco-battaglia-libertarian-wants-give-more-voice-independents#stream/0 Marco Battaglia's facebook with recent posts relevant to his AG run: https://www.facebook.com/marcoTbattaglia

Southwest Iowa:

Iowa 3rd Congressional District: David Young (R) Cindy Axne (D) David Young website: https://www.davidyoungforiowa.com/ Cindy Axne website: https://cindyaxneforcongress.com/ Debate: https://www.c-span.org/video/?452561-1/iowa-3rd-congressional-district-debate

Pottawattamie County:

Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors: See this Citizens for a Successful Council Bluffs page for a list of candidates and their parties. Three spots are up for election, voters will pick 3 of the 9 candidates: https://citizensforasuccessfulcouncilbluffs.com/meet-the-candidates/ Here is a candidate forum where the candidates answer questions: https://www.facebook.com/447475595774881/videos/319402318873321/?__xts__[0]=68.ARAZcKfw_k2f9-XdNEOKV3Uf2vX38PthccgboK2lu7qTcd3vKMot8l7ntW-Howp0xJqJ4F84vvndmUyyB8Qi1HSJB4nxdN-VuSzgriX5mL7s-wiGlinxi_Qy_3hOd-PIF53dpQoX-M3Irzv4GCszJt9-mIyQpMUltEYhOYHXYxQI6902vqFls733TZzptm7VtmrpER7P&__tn__=-R

My specific state representatives for where I live in Pottawattamie county (use the map at the top to find yours):

Iowa House of Representatives District 22: Jon Jacobsen (R) Ray Stevens (D) Jon Jacobsen website: http://jacobsen22.com/ Ray Stevens website: https://www.rayforiowahouse.com/ Jon Jacobsen meet the candidates: http://www.kmaland.com/news/meet-the-candidates-jon-jacobsen/article_72898010-cc99-11e8-a679-7bc34f8159e3.html Ray Stevens meet the candidates: http://www.kmaland.com/news/meet-the-candidates-ray-stevens/article_147264b2-cbd4-11e8-97ae-cbda8e4a2509.html
Iowa Senate District 11: Tom Shipley (R) Sara Ramsey (D) Tom Shipley website: http://www.iowasenaterepublicans.com/senators/tom-shipley/ Sara Ramsey website: https://www.iowasenatedemocrats.com/candidate/sara-ramsey/ Tom Shipley meet the candidates: http://www.kmaland.com/news/meet-the-candidates-tom-shipley/article_eb46c704-c7e1-11e8-a41a-2f24f787e8c8.html Sara Ramsey meet the candidates: http://www.kmaland.com/news/meet-the-candidates-sara-ramsey/article_a4d621ea-c8d4-11e8-b7ba-c72509ce36cb.html?fbclid=IwAR28oE4ZQM9oj2VqwL2ek4qSStUxnaaksV_bX38GcDNf1TeggcSXidz0Kgk More information about Sara Ramsey: http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2018/07/ramsey-runs-for-ia-senate-d-11/?fbclid=IwAR0YTeMY-GI-mUZF5D-J4E4q8bUqj-CD5Rul2o_fW0QqL-Yu4_vSgc73JFI
​
EDIT: Added Libertarian candidates provided by u/wrenstein, revised language based on comments by u/jayrady, and added map provided by u/RufusMcCoot. Also, Reddit formatting sucks so bad. Why do I have to fix the formatting after every edit?

I was banned from /politics/. Here's what I would have said in response to this post:
Here are some other articles about this story:

• huffingtonpost.com: Missouri Voters Overturn Right-To-Work Measure, Rejecting Republican Lawmakers
• npr.org: Labor Clout Takes A Hit In Supreme Court Ruling On Dues : NPR
• bloomberg.com: America’s Unions Win Key Battle Ahead of Midterm Elections
• seattletimes.com: Republican law limiting labor powers defeated in Missouri
• chicagotribune.com: Missouri voters overturn GOP's right-to-work law, in win for labor
• foxnews.com: Missouri voters reject right-to-work law in rare win for unions
• thinkprogress.org: Missouri voters reject anti-union law through referendum – ThinkProgress
• usnews.com: Missouri Voters Reject 'Right-To-Work' Law in Major Win for Unions
• 512tech.com: Missouri voters reject law banning compulsory union fees
• nytimes.com: The Wind at Labor's Back
• wrvo.org: Missouri Blocks Right-To-Work Law
• news4jax.com: Unions notch win in deep-red Missouri
• huffingtonpost.com: How Labor Won The Right-To-Work Fight In Missouri
• washingtonpost.com: Unions won a rare victory in Missouri. But they still face a tough road ahead.
• stltoday.com: Right-to-work opponents hold advantage as vote tallies roll in Political Fix
• wamc.org: Missouri Blocks Right-To-Work Law WAMC
• kmaland.com: Missouri unions win major victory in failure of Proposition A News

I am a bot trying to encourage a balanced news diet.
These are all of the articles I think are about this story. I do not select or sort articles based on any opinions or perceived biases, and neither I nor my creator advocate for or against any of these sources or articles. It is your responsibility to determine what is factually correct.

I was banned from /Fuckthealtright/. Here's what I would have said in response to this post:
When I first saw this article from theatlantic.com, its title was:

How Trump Radicalized ICE - The Atlantic

Here are some other articles about this story:

• theatlantic.com: The Case Against Abolishing ICE
• naplesnews.com: Change in broken system after death of Fort Myers police officer
• nbcnews.com: Trump's brand is his xenophobic immigration policy. That's why he'll go to any lengths to enact it.
• kmaland.com: Young backs ICE's actions News
• cnn.com: Trump nominates new ICE director
• washingtonexaminer.com: Trump picks Ronald Vitiello, lifelong Border Patrol agent, to head ICE
• telegraphherald.com: Ralph Scharnau, Double Take left: Trump's policies sow hatred, fear and racism Opinion
• washingtonpost.com: ‘Where is Bowser?’: Activists demand action from Bowser after recent ICE raids
• foxnews.com: Ronald Vitiello nominated by Trump to run ICE
• thehill.com: Protesters criticize DC mayor's 'silence' over immigration raids
• washingtonpost.com: Trump to nominate Vitiello for top job at ICE
• washingtontimes.com: Ronald Vitiello picked to head ICE immigration enforcement

I am a bot trying to encourage a balanced news diet.
These are all of the articles I think are about this story. I do not select or sort articles based on any opinions or perceived biases, and neither I nor my creator advocate for or against any of these sources or articles. It is your responsibility to determine what is factually correct.

I was banned from /nottheonion/. Here's what I would have said in response to this post:
When I first saw this article from foxnews.com, its title was:

Missing University of Iowa student may have returned to home after jog: report

Here are some other articles about this story:

• dailymail.co.uk: Missing University of Iowa student sent her boyfriend a Snapchat before she vanished
• kcci.com: Technology at center of search for Mollie Tibbetts
• kcrg.com: Brooklyn business helping provide info about missing UI student
• kmaland.com: Iowa News Headlines Monday, July 30, 2018 Regional
• kcci.com: Reward in case of missing Iowa student doubles to $2,000
• nbc4i.com: Missing Iowa Jogger Mollie Tibbetts Was Doing Homework Late on the Night She Disappeared
• abc7.com: 'We can get Mollie back': Missing student's father gives desperate plea to public
• abcnews.go.com: Community may hold clue to find missing University of Iowa student, father says
• cbsnews.com: Mollie Tibbetts: New details emerge in case of missing University of Iowa student
• scallywagandvagabond.com: Victim of Iowa man driving taking photos of girls jogging?
• kjrh.com: Mollie Tibbets: New details indicate University of Iowa student may have returned home on night of disappearance
• yahoo.com: Community may hold clue to find missing University of Iowa student, father says
• 6abc.com: Community may hold clue to find missing Iowa student, father says

I am a bot trying to encourage a balanced news diet.
These are all of the articles I think are about this story. I do not select or sort articles based on any opinions or perceived biases, and neither I nor my creator advocate for or against any of these sources or articles. It is your responsibility to determine what is factually correct.

I was banned from /politics/. Here's what I would have said in response to this post:
When I first saw this article from BBC, its title was:

Missouri governor accused of sexually abusing woman

Here are some other articles about this story:

• stltoday.com: Messenger: House report stings like the slap it says Eric Greitens delivered to his lover Tony Messenger
• The New York Times: Sex Claims Against Missouri Governor Vividly Detailed in Report
• Washington Post: Report: Missouri Gov. Greitens initiated unwanted sex acts
• wsj.com: Missouri Gov. Greitens Coerced Hairdresser Into Performing Sexual Act, Committee Report Says
• Reuters: Pressure mounts for Missouri governor to resign over sex scandal
• NPR: Missouri House To Consider Impeaching Gov. Eric Greitens
• nymag.com: Woman Accuses Missouri Governor Greitens of Violent, Nonconsensual Sex Acts
• ABC News: Missouri Governor Eric Greitens accused of unwanted sexual advances
• U.S. News & World Report: Key Players in the Investigations of Missouri's Governor
• missourinet.com: Missouri House leaders Richardson and Beatty react to Greitens report
• mercurynews.com: Report: Missouri Gov. Greitens initiated unwanted sex acts
• weeklystandard.com: Shocking Sexual Allegations Against Missouri Governor 'Credible,' House Committee Finds
• missourinet.com: Greitens calls Missouri House committee report “one-sided tabloid trash gossip”
• nbcchicago.com: Missouri Gov. Initiated Unwanted Sex Acts: Legislative Report
• kmaland.com: Missouri AG calls for Gov. Greitens to resign amid House report
• U.S. News & World Report: Pressure Grows for Missouri Governor Greitens to Step Down
• Washington Post: Eric Greitens: Woman tells lawmakers Missouri Gov. initiated unwanted sexual contact
• kcur.org: A Brief History Of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' Troubled Few Months
• NY Daily News: Woman says Missouri gov. taped her hands before forced sex
• nbcnewyork.com: Missouri Gov. Initiated Unwanted Sex Acts: Legislative Report
• nbcnewyork.com: Missouri Gov. Initiated Unwanted Sex Acts: Legislative Report
• bizjournals.com: Missouri Lawmakers seek special session after Greitens report
• The Hill: Missouri Republican attorney general calls on Greitens to step down
• yahoo.com: The Latest: Greitens says allegations of violence are false
• kansascity.com: Republican congresswoman Ann Wagner calls Greitens 'unfit to lead'

I am a bot trying to encourage a balanced news diet.
These are all of the articles I think are about this story. I do not select or sort articles based on any opinions or perceived biases, and neither I nor my creator advocate for or against any of these sources or articles. It is your responsibility to determine what is factually correct.