Fentanyl rises in Iowa amid opioid crisis
Rod Courtney recalls his son Chad who sought recovery in 2016 before dying a month later. The Gazette reports on the rising prevalence of fentanyl and analogues, doctors rethinking pain management, and local efforts to curb the opioid problem.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Debbie
Rod Courtney
Chad
North Liberty
Iowa City
Iowa
Owa City
6Th Judicial District
CRUSH Support Meetings Held in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
CRUSH meetings provide help from 6 to 7 30 p m on the first and third Wednesday each month at Mission of Hope Cedar Rapids and on the third Monday at Prelude Behavioral Services Iowa City. The Cedar Rapids venue is 1700 B Ave NE and the Iowa City site is 430 Southgate Ave.
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Linn County
Mission of Hope
B Ave
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Prelude Behavioral Services
Southgate Ave
Iowa City
Iowa Legislature eyes overtime as tax cuts and budget stall
The 2018 session extends toward overtime with Republicans divided over state income tax cuts and the 2019 budget. Senate leaders say both tax plans are advancing through committees as talks with the House and governor continue, aiming for a compromise to finish.
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Des Moines
87Th General Assembly
GOP
Kim Reynolds
House
Senate
Legisla
Jack Whitter
R-Ankeny
Corridor districts see lower tax rates
Molly Duffy reports in The Gazette that several Corridor school districts are benefiting from reduced tax rates. The trend affects property owners and funding for schools, with officials noting revenue stability despite rate cuts.
Cedar Rapids District Faces Tax Cut Amid Growth
Iowa districts report lower property tax rates as growth boosts tax bases. Cedar Rapids and Clear Creek Amana anticipate rate declines, while Iowa City expects a modest rise after a large school bond. Deadline to certify budgets is today.
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Cedar Rapids
Clear Creek Amana
Iowa City
Iowa
Linn-Mar
Steve Graham
Graham
Doug Neumann
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Lee Hermiston
Mount Mercy University
Crush of
Community Resources United
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Gazette Des Moines Bureau
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Molly Duffy
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