Knowledge opens up lawmaker to marijuana derivative
A lawmaker faces scrutiny as research reveals a marijuana derivative could broaden medical options. The report discusses policy implications, potential funding, and stakeholder positions from health advocates and industry groups.
Weisher Celebration Canceled After Riot at ISU Campus
A planned Weisher celebration at Iowa State University was canceled following a riot on Tuesday. The university will decide whether to continue the event in the future and review security measures and campus impact.
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Iowa State University
Pennsylvania teen stabs 22 students at school
A Pennsylvania teenager brought knives to a school and stabbed and slashed 22 students before being detained. Police and school officials responded as investigators began examining the incident for motive and safety measures.
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Pennsylvania
Amateur plays on golf's top stage
Mike McCoy of West Des Moines, who has achieved much in business and golf, tees off in the Masters marking a milestone in his career on the sport's biggest stage. The feature notes his longstanding drive and upcoming first appearance among legends at Augusta National.
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Mike McCoy
West Des Moines
Hlas
Iowa rest area seeks sponsor to fund workout space near Wilton
The Iowa Department of Transportation plans a sponsorship at the westbound I 80 rest stop near Wilton to fund simple non electrical exercise space along trails. The program aligns with Gov Branstads Healthy Iowa plan and inaugural bids could start in May under Iowa's rest area sponsorship program.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Wilton
Iowa
Steve McMenamin
Terry Branstad
Drake University
McMenamin
Federal Highway Administration
Not-for-profits to close five senior meal sites
The Heritage Agency on Aging will close five congregate meal sites in Linn County by month’s end due to funding shortfalls. Executive director Ingrid Wensel said the sites in Marion, Hiawatha, Ely, Springville and Cedar Rapids serve about 55 lunches weekly, funded by limited federal money donations and voluntary contributions.
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Linn County
Heritage Agency On Aging
Ingrid Wensel
Marion
Hiawatha
Ely
Springville
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Weasel
Committee questions VA after deaths at medical centers
House Veterans Affairs panel criticized the VA on progress and accountability after a VA report cited at least 23 preventable deaths from delayed treatment. Six patients died at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina, according to the report.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Department of Veterans Affairs
William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA
Columbia
S.C
House Committee On Veterans Affairs
Jeff Miller
R-Fla
First chronic wasting disease found in wild Iowa deer
The Iowa DNR confirms the first case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer from Allamakee County harvested during the first shotgun season in early December. Prior cases were in captive Iowa deer at three facilities since 2012. DNA spokesman Kevin Baskins says information is being gathered to guide response and that extreme measures are not ruled out.
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Allamakee County
Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
Allamakee
DNR
Davis County
DNA
Kevin Baskins
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