Jackson Succeeds Robillard in Top Medical Roles
OWA CITY The move places Brooks Jackson as head of both the medical college and hospital amid a turbulent health care system. University of Minnesota health leaders urged by Bruce Gantz and a University of Iowa faculty tipoff, the exact opening of the post was fed to him as he spoke in a first interview since starting November 30. Jackson emphasized the need to assess stability and opportunities in a rapidly changing system.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Brooks Jackson
University of Iowa Health Care
Carver College of Medicine
College of Medicine
Iowa City
Jackson
Robillard
Medical College
Owa City
University of Iowa
Bruce Gantz
Department of
Lege
University of Minnesota Health
Jean Robillard
Reynolds to press federal NAFTA talks on Iowa exports
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, in Washington with four other governors, will urge the Trump administration to consider export risks tied to any U.S. withdrawal from NAFTA. She backs modernizing rather than abandoning the pact, warning of volatile commodity prices and market impacts on agriculture and manufacturing. Debi Durham outlined the 2019 state budget.
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Des Moines
Kim Reynolds
Washington
U.S
Reynolds
Mike Pence
Mexico
Canada
NAFTA
Debi Durham
State Economic Development Authority
Inside disagrees with Rep. King on diversity remarks
Local lawmakers debate diversity remarks as INSIDE challenges Representative King's comments. Iowa residents push for funding for pets and community projects while Iowa’s talent pipeline gains support to attract workers and jobs.
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Reynolds
Rep. King
Lowans
Lowa
Jones wins Alabama Senate seat in narrow Democrat upset
Democrat Doug Jones defeats Republican nominee to win the Alabama U.S. Senate seat in a surprising upset fueled by African American turnout. The Associated Press called the race around 9:23 p.m., marking the first Democratic Senate win in Alabama since 1992.
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Birmingham
Ala
Doug Jones
Alabama
Donald Trump
Associated Press
Jones
Senate
Trump
Animals seized from Solon farm amid hoarding probe
Officials seek donations to care for more than 200 birds seized from a rural Solon property after a complaint to Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Services. Liz Ford calls it one of the worst hoarding cases she has encountered. authorities seized 110 ducks and geese, 76 chickens and further birds are pending.
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Iowa City
Solon
Liz Ford
Iowa City Animal Services
Johnson County Sheriffs Office
Animal Services
Birds Seized in Iowa City Foster Care Adoptions Sought
Donations requested include straw bales, non medicated poultry feed, and farm store gift cards for birds. Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center offers adoptions. 19 pigeons from sheds were placed in foster homes and will be evaluated for adoption soon.
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Iowa City
Ford
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