I have begun preliminary conversations with some folks in Black Hawk County to gather re ICCI efforts to address this concern, and particularly as applies to cancer rate issue. The cancer doesn't discriminate between political parties or income disparity. Ignorance is leading decision-making and must be honestly confronted. Your personal story matters as much as anything. Thank you for this column.
Shirley, keep me in mind if I can help. It isn't partisan, cancer I mean. And Rep. Baeth and Rep. Wilz worked together, I think there can be a lot more than that. However, I would have to see some real and verifiable change of heart before I stop holding Governor Reynolds feet to the fire over this on. But honestly, between you and me ;) that kind of accountability isn't really partisan, it's just what needs doing.
Char, I am so sorry for you and your family's losses. And sorry if my Substack post dredged up anything difficult for you. It is a difficult story to tell, but I'm glad you shared back yours with me.
I will hold hope close for your health as well. And I'll keep working, as you suggested for you and me and all of us. Keep fighting, keep the faith, and keep in touch... john
John, you have hit a nerve here. I’m a bit older than you but nonetheless my story goes like this: my paternal grandmother died of cancer at age 52; my paternal grandfather at 72; my dad at 56; mom at 69 my brother at 70; a nephew at 5; and SIL at 42. All had a connection to the family farm. I needed a procedure earlier this year-when I started the process with the University of Iowa I was asked to list relatives who had cancer. The online form only allowed three or four names. It seems that the Iowa cancer information can be easily collected if the will to collect it existed in the legislature. Keep up the good work.
I have begun preliminary conversations with some folks in Black Hawk County to gather re ICCI efforts to address this concern, and particularly as applies to cancer rate issue. The cancer doesn't discriminate between political parties or income disparity. Ignorance is leading decision-making and must be honestly confronted. Your personal story matters as much as anything. Thank you for this column.
Shirley, keep me in mind if I can help. It isn't partisan, cancer I mean. And Rep. Baeth and Rep. Wilz worked together, I think there can be a lot more than that. However, I would have to see some real and verifiable change of heart before I stop holding Governor Reynolds feet to the fire over this on. But honestly, between you and me ;) that kind of accountability isn't really partisan, it's just what needs doing.
Char, I am so sorry for you and your family's losses. And sorry if my Substack post dredged up anything difficult for you. It is a difficult story to tell, but I'm glad you shared back yours with me.
I will hold hope close for your health as well. And I'll keep working, as you suggested for you and me and all of us. Keep fighting, keep the faith, and keep in touch... john
John, you have hit a nerve here. I’m a bit older than you but nonetheless my story goes like this: my paternal grandmother died of cancer at age 52; my paternal grandfather at 72; my dad at 56; mom at 69 my brother at 70; a nephew at 5; and SIL at 42. All had a connection to the family farm. I needed a procedure earlier this year-when I started the process with the University of Iowa I was asked to list relatives who had cancer. The online form only allowed three or four names. It seems that the Iowa cancer information can be easily collected if the will to collect it existed in the legislature. Keep up the good work.