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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2016
Page
1
Graphic shows vaccination rates at schools in Linn and Johnson counties. Online database lets readers search all Iowa K-12 schools with at least 100 students to compare immunization metrics. Local health lines provide contacts for Linn and Johnson counties.
Public health data show most Linn and Johnson county schools exceeded 90 percent vaccination rates in 2015 16, but 18 schools fell below that level with some under 70 percent. The Iowa Department of Public Health audits immunization records for child care centers and K 12 schools.
The University of Iowa expands its Nite Ride program to include men amid safety concerns and tech upgrades. A smartphone app will let riders request late night rides, reflecting shifts in campus safety and the sexual assault climate.
About 60 people attended a Cedar Rapids forum as Linn County consider a three year plan to raise the minimum wage by one dollar per year. Board chair Ben Rogers said the plan gives businesses time to adjust and noted a higher wage improves quality of life and helps people.
Brazilian police accused U S swimmer Ryan Lochte of fabricating a robbery story implicating three teammates after a gun was shown at a Rio gas station. Authorities prevented the other swimmers from leaving Brazil as the Games wrapped up.
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