Cedar Rapids casino supporters push back on ballot wording
Ahead of a May hearing, Cedar Rapids casino backers challenge the rival Riverside Casino legal fight over referendum wording that cleared the Linn County project. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, in Washington County, faces potential losses if Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center proceeds.
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Iowa to implement seven behavioral health districts
Iowa moves to seven districts unifying mental health and substance use services statewide. The plan, signed by Gov. Reynolds, aims to reduce duplicative programs and align care across 32 regions. The Iowa Primary Care Association will oversee districts with Mae Hingtgen’s East Central Region awarded a disability access point role for Linn and Johnson counties.
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Health care leader Tim Charles teaches Coe College class
Tim Charles, former Mercy Medical Center CEO, spoke to Coe College students in Cedar Rapids about health and society. In a Center for Health and Society setting he traced life expectancy from ancient times to today, crediting public health for improvements while noting ongoing ageism and future challenges.
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Tim Charles
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Cedar Rapids
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Elizabeth Wood
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