Iowa nursing home crisis highlighted by lawmakers and critics
Celsi and Democrats press for state oversight citing Iowa as 49th in nursing home inspectors and citing citations for abuse and neglect. Reports note high costs of private inspections, workforce shortages, and Medicaid funding efforts while Gov. Reynolds touts increased funding and rural health programs.
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Iowa universities report smaller fall graduation cohorts
Iowa's three regent universities show slightly smaller fall graduating cohorts due to enrollment dips since 2020. UI ISU and UNI report four year graduation rates rising to 56 percent 58 percent and 47 percent respectively while six year rates reach 74 percent for UI and ISU. Minority and first generation students grow as 18 percent identify as minority and 28 percent as first generation in this winter class.
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Cedar Rapids School District Eyes Voter Backing on PPEL Extension
Cedar Rapids district officials urge outside firms to help engage voters ahead of a renewed PPEL extension proposal. They aim to restore support after 2014 60 percent goal fell short and a 10-year levy currently expires next year.
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