Veterans Affairs Iowa City hospital defends care after Prime Time critique
Patients and staff at the Iowa City VA Medical Center rejected a Prime Time investigation labeling VA hospitals as unresponsive. The center serves about 38,000 to 40,000 patients yearly with over 200,000 outpatient visits and aims for 30 day doctor access, while assuring urgent cases are seen immediately. Volunteer and nurse testimonials highlighted adequate care and newer equipment, amid questions raised by the broadcast.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Veterans Hospitals
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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ABC News
Jason Clements
Iowa City Center
Helen Calvert
Victor
Lorna Lahammer
Solon
Galindo
DePue
Rosanne Houle
Warrenville
Houle
Buzz Orr
the Gazette
DePue, Ill
Warrenville, Ill
Enrollment growth eyed in Iowa City school district
Enrollment projections by University of Iowa geographer Gerald Rushton show Iowa City district will gain more than 560 students in five years, with 425 of 564 new students at elementary schools mainly in the north corridor between Coralville and North Liberty. The district plans expansions including a fourth pool of six classrooms and a North Liberty elementary school, about 2 million over budget. The school board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 509 S. Dubuque St.
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Iowa City
Lane Plugge
Coralville
North Liberty
Johnson County
University of Iowa
Gerald Rushton
Jim Behle
North Corridor
Plugge
S. Dubuque St
MidAmerican Eyes Two Elections To Halt City Utility Plan
MidAmerican Energy seeks to force two referendums in Iowa City to stop a city run electric utility. One July 2005 August 10 vote would renew a franchise and block planning, another November 2005 ballot would cap spending on assets. Citizens group argues the tactic aims to buy time and keep high rates.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
MidAmerican Energy
MidAmerican
Arlis
Citizens For Public Power
Iowa
Larry Baker
Midwest
Baker
University of Iowa
Glenn Siders
City woman settles injury claim from Iowa City bus incident
Iowa City reaches a settlement with Caroline Bennett for 90000 to cover medical bills and pain and suffering from an April 2002 bus accident on Highland Avenue. Assistant City Attorney Andy Matthews says the driver was blamed for the fall and the operator has since resigned and now lives outside the country.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Caroline Bennett
Andy Matthews
Matthews
Bennett
Iowa
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