Mobile Clinic bus to unveil at University of Iowa
University of Iowa health sciences students unveil a 35‑foot Mobile Clinic bus outside the Medical Education and Research Facility on Newton Road. An open house runs noon to 1 30 p m with a 12 45 p m presentation in the atrium. The bus serves Johnson County and nearby areas offering screening treatment and education for the uninsured. The project began in 2002 and relies on about 200 UI student volunteers across medicine pharmacy nursing social work dentistry and public health with UI faculty physicians supervising.
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Coyotes Threaten Pets in Indian Hill Area
Parks Commissioner Wade Wagner said coyotes prowl the Indian Hill area around East Post roads SE and Bever Park and have attacked a small dog. He urged residents to secure trash and supervise pets to avoid encounters.
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Teen Driver Loses Control Injuring Three Teens
Amanda Peters-Brown 15 of Cedar Rapids lost control of a southbound car on Highway 94 near Wiley Boulevard west of Cedar Rapids. The vehicle left the road and three teens were hospitalized with non-disclosed conditions. Stephanie Meyer 15 from Alburnett and Melissa Behrens 15 from Cedar Rapids were treated and released at St. Luke's Hospital.
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ISU President weighs Veishea future after weekend riot
Iowa State University President Greg Geoffroy said he will decide next week whether to keep Veishea, the campus festival, and under what conditions. He seeks assurance no future violence after a riot that drew about 1000 people, damaged property, and lasted hours with police using tear gas.
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Bergman Bowl honors Iowa native at Keystone Resort
Colorado ski area named Bergman Bowl in honor of Bill Bergman a Cedar Rapids lawyer and Keystone founder. The 350 acre peak at 12 408 feet was dedicated last month with Bergman and his wife present. Bergman who helped found Keystone skis five days a week and moved from Cedar Rapids six years ago.
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Wellmark executive eyed as new regents president
Iowa City Wellmark chief executive John Forsyth is expected to be named next president of the Board of Regents at the upcoming meeting. Forsyth would replace Owen Newlin who plans to step down this month after leading the nine member panel. Newlin, in his late 70s, recently recovered from an aortic aneurysm.
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Veishea festival under scrutiny after Ames riot
Mike Deupree reflects on the Veishea unrest at Iowa State University after a large off campus party devolved into a riot with riot police, vandalism and pepper gas. He questions the festival’s value and suggests ending the long running celebration.
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