Iowans urge Ernst to oppose RFK Jr health secretary post
Eastern Iowa residents met with a staffer from U.S. Sen Joni Ernst office to urge against Robert F Kennedy Jr for Health and Human Services secretary citing vaccine misinformation. Kennedy ally of Children’s Health Defense, opposition to vaccines raises public health concerns in Iowa and beyond. The group stressed potential harm to cancer research and global health amid rising state cancer rates and safety of vaccines.
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Cedar Rapids moves to annex land near Eastern Iowa Airport
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved annexing 82 acres along Walford Road east of 18th Street SW near Swisher and Shueyville. Final approval hinges on the Iowa Economic Development Authority City Development Board meeting December 11. The land, bought by the Airport Commission for 5.5 million dollars in December 2023, will come under Cedar Rapids’ jurisdiction to protect airport operations and support future growth.
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Cedar Rapids Council approves Our CR printing cost
Cedar Rapids officials debated renewing a contract with American Solutions for Business to print the Our CR magazine at up to 205000 annually, up from 175000. Supporters defend the publication as a key recruiting tool and direct mail to water customers. The measure passed 8-1 with Da vid Maier voting no.
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Iowa massage license revoked for falsified application
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy revoked Jing Xie’s license after discovering she falsified a 2022 application stating no prior licensing discipline. NPDB information showed a Nevada license surrender and a Kansas conviction for attempted conspiracy solicitation, with Xie now living in California.
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