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Your voice- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, diesKatie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading → […]Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News
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Tag Archives: Iowa State University
Iowa State-bound West High quarterback accused of theft at Coral Ridge Mall
An Iowa City West High senior who on Feb. 1 signed a letter of intent to play Division 1 football at Iowa State University was arrested last week on suspicion of stealing two hats from Scheels at the Coral Ridge … Continue reading
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Study led by ISU professor shows need for change in photo lineups
Law enforcement agencies nationwide now have clear guidelines for how to administer photo lineups so to minimize the chance for eyewitness mistakes, and the research to back up those recommended practices, thanks to a study led by Iowa State University … Continue reading
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Green: Homeland Security reached out to UI, ISU and Iowa Speedway to discuss safety measures
From Iowa City Press-Citizen: University of Iowa Department of Public Safety Director Chuck Green said increased concerns from homeland security about sporting venues nationwide lead to increased security measures at Kinnick Stadium this year. … Read more
Livestock neglect charges filed in Fayette County
John Spies, 33, and Jennifer Spies, 32, who operate a small farm north of West Union, were charged Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, with livestock neglect, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said. The misdemeanor charges stem from the Sheriff’s Office’s Aug. … Continue reading
ISU prepares to clean up campus for fall semester
AMES – Floodwaters at Iowa State University continued to recede Thursday as leaders prepare to pump out and clean up the mess left behind. Most of Wednesday’s flooding impacted “non-academic, non-laboratory” buildings like Hilton Coliseum and the Scheman Conference Center, … Continue reading
Iowa Board of Regents agenda items for Aug. 4-5 meeting
Published sometime in the last hour: MEETING OF BOARD OF REGENTS, STATE OF IOWA MEMORIAL UNION, SUN ROOM IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AMES, IOWA AUGUST 4-5, 2010 AGENDA ITEMS
Murphy wants to bring transparency to Auditor’s Office
CEDAR RAPIDS – Jon Murphy wants to be Iowa’s “chief transparency officer.” Murphy is on leave from his job as director of the Iowa Office for State-Federal Relations while he challenges Republican Auditor David Vaudt who is seeking a third … Continue reading
West Nile virus in Linn County
The following is from the Iowa Department of Public Health: West Nile virus activity was confirmed this week by the State Hygienic Laboratory in a sentinel chicken from Linn County. West Nile virus is endemic in Iowa and activity usually … Continue reading
Chamber, Priority One study says medical mall would have positive economic impact
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Priority One released the following today: CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Priority One is releasing the results of an economic impact study conducted by … Continue reading
Grassley, Harkin challenge BCS conferences
By Nick Pugliese SourceMedia Group News The six BCS conferences recently were put on notice by Iowa’s U.S. senators that their non-profit status could be in jeopardy. Republican Chuck Grassley and Democrat Tom Harkin sent letters to the Big Ten, … Continue reading