Cedar Rapids health center growth continues
The Eastern Iowa Health Center, serving vulnerable residents, faced historic challenges a decade ago with no cash, heavy debt, and a tiny budget. Since 2004 a driven board and steady partnerships helped the Federally Qualified Health Center expand beyond its early struggles near MedQuarter and Wellington Heights.
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Iowa enacts law to curb student absenteeism statewide
New state law Senate File 2435 defines chronic absenteeism as 10 percent of days missed in a grading period and requires districts to adopt attendance policies. Schools must notify parents with a certified letter when a student misses 10 percent or more days.
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Iowa plans 1.9 million state share for summer food aid
Administrative costs for an Iowa summer food program would total 3.9 million in year one, split equally between the state and federal government. Governor Reynolds rejected federal Summer EBT funding, citing a mid February deadline, and redirected pandemic funds to expand existing summer meal sites.
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