Painful transition as staff leave for managed care
The health care workforce shortage drives Iowa agencies to rely on existing staff while seeking contractors for case management. Michelle Chondt cites six lost case managers in a nine county region. Linn County and Circle of Friends report departures as well.
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Johnson
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River Valley
WellCare of
Maggie Beavers
Linn County Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services
Health Policy Oversight Committee
Des Moines
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Lisa Simon
Circle of Friends Home Care
Chariton
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Amanda Schroeder
Circle of Friends
Schroeder
Cedar Rapids considers higher stormwater fees to fund projects
The city proposes a fee hike expected to raise 1.5 million annually for stormwater capital work. Residential rates would rise modestly while large properties with many impervious acres face steeper increases. Open house January 6 with council discussion January 16 and potential March approval.
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Sara Baughman
Pumphrey
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Olson
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Marion
Lon Pluckhahn
Pluckhahn
Des Moines
Dubuque
West Des Moines
Davenport
Waterloo
Iowa City
Coralville
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