Barron to Step Down from Linn County Board in 2014
Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron announced she will not seek re election in 2014 after 17 years in office. The decision comes as national leaders discuss a mental health access plan in response to the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting.
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Harlem Globetrotter backs anti bullying message at Cedar Rapids school
A Harlem Globetrotter visits Pierce Elementary in Cedar Rapids to promote a ABCs of bullying program, encouraging students to recognize and report bullying while sharing sportsmanship tips and positive behavior.
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Trojans Extend Win Streak With 69 27 Victory
Iowa City West beat Keokuk 69 to 27 in boys basketball as the Trojans extended their winning streak to 55 games, setting a Iowa prep Class 4A record though behind the overall 103-game mark. Mary Barra named new CEO at GM bringing product development and quality leadership to the top post.
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Iowa Medicaid plan gains federal approval
The Obama administration approved a large part of Iowa’s proposed expansion under the Affordable Care Act. The waiver allows extending Medicare to those at or below 100 percent of poverty and providing private ACA marketplace coverage up to 138 percent with government subsidies. It also enables a health initiative and permits a 3 percent premium on higher earners.
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Hospitals interpret the best way to care for patients
In Iowa City a non English speaking mother learns her son Omar, a heart surgery patient, is recovering as nurse Jenny Weber explains his infection with translator Adrian Silva helping. Hospitals report growing need for interpretation services to communicate with patients and families.
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Outdoor biking endures Iowa City snow and cold
In Iowa City under a fresh snow dusting with 20 degree wind chills, graduate student Mark Pooley still bikes between home and classes on his three inch tire Sur Pugsley. Bikers may register for the Winter Warrior Bike Challenge and participants are tweeting using hawk winterwarrior.
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Pooley Leads City Bike Challenge Participation Grows
Mark Pooley of Iowa City prepares to ride from the University of Iowa Public Health Building as more than 150 participants join the US Office of Sustainability Winter Warrior Bike Challenge across Iowa City and surrounding area.
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