New lunch rules shape Iowa menus under federal act
Eastern Iowa districts adopt Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act standards in school cafeterias. Mount Vernon and Iowa City leaders note the overhaul shifts portions toward fruit and vegetables with weekly legumes and specified grain and milk limits. Vendors like Papa John’s Subway and Pizza Hut must meet stricter rules for high school offerings.
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More paroles help shrink Iowa prison population
Iowa prison officials report a 5 percent drop in the 2011 2012 population, the largest yearly decline, driven by a 40 percent rise in paroles. Lettie Prell notes parole numbers rose to 2285 in fiscal 2006 then dipped and climbed to 2024 in 2012 as admissions also increased. Doris Kelley says a full staff on the Iowa Board of Parole in September will speed releases, with a 30 to 60 day average to review files and interview inmates before parole decisions.
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Report backs changes at Iowa City VA hospital
The inspector general review found quality medical care remained intact at the Iowa City VA Health Care System but recommended changes after examining claims of a vindictive atmosphere affecting patient care. The report was posted online by the VA Office of Inspector General. Sen. Chuck Grassley Comment.
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Whistleblowers Fear Retaliation in Hospital Probe
Grassley’s office cites nearly 1000 employees replying to the inspector general survey. The report notes patients and staff voices forwarded in March to the office. The complaints describe fear of retaliation amid ongoing scrutiny of hospital practices.
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