Medicaid managed care arrives in Iowa after delays and protests
After months of protests and legal fights, Iowa shifts its $5 billion Medicaid program to three out-of-state private insurers AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa Amerigroup Iowa and United Healthcare of the River Valley. Gov Branstad touts cost savings as critics warn readiness issues persist amid opposition from hospital groups and state lawmakers.
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Faces of Conflict in Iowa Colleges and Universities
A series examining international students in Iowa campuses, exploring how war shaped their journeys, what life is like on campus, and their hopes for the future. The feature highlights diverse personal histories and aims to illuminate resilience and ambition amid upheaval.
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Kirkwood student pursues change for her Nigerian home
Hillary Omitogun a 19 year old Kirkwood Community College student in Cedar Rapids says she feels safe in Iowa while worrying Boko Haram may expand from Nigeria to Lagos where her mother and sister live The Nigerian conflict has left tens of thousands dead and World observers note the 2014 abduction of 270 female students spurred global outrage and intensified concern about regional security
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City planning trial of two way streets in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids traffic patterns are shifting as at least nine one way streets are converted to two ways and others flip between one and two. Residents report chaos and mixed feelings while officials say the changes aim to improve bike and pedestrian access once the transition settles.
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