Nursing home reform urged amid high staff turnover
The Gazette calls for better information and accountability in Iowa nursing homes after revealing an average 41 percent staff attrition and 47 percent for nurses. It argues for data driven regulation, independent verification of ratings, and a meaningful awards system to reflect true quality.
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the Gazette
Erin Jordan
Iowa
Des Moines Register
New York Times
Ings
the Times
Medicare
Nursing Home
Vote Yes on PPEL to Preserve Cedar Rapids Schools
A Cedar Rapids parent urges support for the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy saying aging district buildings average 60 years and rich architecture must be preserved. She notes PPEL has existed 40 years without an increase and argues renewed funding improves safety and reduces future replacement costs. She mentions McKinley Middle School and twin structures as examples.
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PPEL
McKinley Middle School
Jen Neumann
Cedar Rapids
Remembering Smulekoff’s Cedar Rapids and local water worries
Darrel Winder recalls Smulekoff’s 125 year history in Cedar Rapids with Abbott Lipsky and Leo Smulekoff, praising the workforce and community impact, while noting the flood and final closing. He urges mandatory runoff controls for farmers to protect municipal water, calling for stronger environmental action amidst political debate.
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Smulekoff
Sol Maikon
Ann Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Darrel Winder
Police image sparks dialogue on Ferguson tensions
Mary Sanchez argues that viral police signs misreadings show the need for a reality check in US policing. She urges honest dialogue between law enforcement and communities of color to address recruitment, perception gaps, and the dangers inherent in policing decisions, urging two way accountability to avert further tragedy in Ferguson.
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Ron Johnson
Missouri Highway Patrol
Kappa Alpha Psi
Johnson
Ferguson
America
Washington Post
Accu
Linn County health report highlights progress and challenges
Linn County Supervisors and Health Board released a countywide health assessment covering chronic diseases injury and violence infectious diseases and environmental health. It compares Linn County with Iowa and the U S and notes social determinants and collaborative efforts to improve health outcomes and access to care.
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Linn
Linn County
United States
Iowa
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University of Iowa
Thegazette
Mike Lester
Post Writers Group
Mary Sanchez
MCT Information Services
Kcstar.com
Pramod Dwivedi, Linda Langston
Pramod Dwivedi
Linn County Public Health
Linda Langston
Public — Health Board
Linncounty.org
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