Economy affects problem gambling treatment in Iowa study
An Iowa Department of Public Health report with the University of Northern Iowa finds publicly funded gambling treatment works, with 95 percent reporting reduced or stopped problem gambling six months post treatment in 2008. The 2008 intake fell to 940 from 1,146 in 2007, with 2009 figures to come.
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Iowa Department of Public Health
State Health Department
University of Northern Iowa
Center For Social and Behavioral Research
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Iowa lays out 4 million for gambling treatment and helpline
Iowa allocates 4 million dollars from general funds in 2009 for gambling treatment, education, and the helpline. A survey of 66 treated Iowans shows most problem gamblers in 2008 were ages 30 to 59 and favored slots. Economic downturn effects vary, with layoffs increasing time and cash flow for some, while others have less money to spend.
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Iowa
Vander Linden
Diane Thomas
Substance Abuse Services Center
Stabbing leaves woman in hospital and man in custody
Hopkinton woman Sharon Matson 29 is hospitalized with multiple stab wounds after a domestic dispute. Juan Cobo Perez 36 is in custody and being treated for a stab wound at UI Hospitals and Clinics. The sheriff’s office says the incident remains under investigation. A friend says Perez is an ex-boyfriend of Matson.
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Hopkinton
Sharon Matson
Juan Cobo Perez
Delaware County
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Prosecutors Seek New Psychiatric Exam for Becker
Prosecutors request a separate psychiatric evaluation of Mark Becker to determine competency to stand trial for the June 24 murder of Ed Thomas, Parkersburg football coach. An earlier defense report cites bipolar disorder schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms. a competency hearing is proposed for September 8 or 9.
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Allison
Mark Becker
Becker
Parkersburg
Aplington-Parkersburg
Ed Thomas
Butler County
Greg Stevens
Scott D. Brown
Michael Taylor
Dan Rogers
Rogers
Plea of Offense Allegations From Pleasant Creek Campground Incidents
Kayla J. Gilson aged 52 and Dennis J. Floyd aged 54 face third offense accusations after incidents at Pleasant Creek Campground. Various residence and garage breaks are listed with items including electronics totaling 1400 dollars, 850 dollars in valuables, 50 dollars in electronics, and 120 dollars in a camera. Gwendolyn S. Murray is accused of presenting stolen or forged checks on Angel Turner’s account at 3434 First Ave NE on July 31.
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Kayla J. Gilson
Joanne Lane
Hiawatha
Pleasant Creek Campground
Dennis J. Floyd
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First Ave
Gwendolyn S. Murray
10Th Ave
Angel Turner
Mock jury pool sought in Kehoe murder case
Independence Iowa attorney for Michelle Kehoe asks for a mock jury to determine if Buchanan County jurors can be fair amid extensive media coverage. Public defenders cite nationwide online comments and name calling as affecting impartiality during pretrial hearing in district court.
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Trish Mehaffey
No Gazette Independence
Michelle Kehoe
Buchanan County
Andrea Dryer
Waterloo
Dryer
Opin
Gene
Sumner
Littleton
Kehoe
Iowa
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