Rural EMS response times worry Linn and Johnson counties
A May incident near Coggon showed seven minutes to reach 81 year old Richard Haughenberg after an ATV trapping, a time range typical for rural EMS in Linn and Johnson counties. Experts warn a heart attack may demand faster response and CPR by bystanders when rural roads slow responders.
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David Wallace
the Gazette
Richard Haughenbury
Max
Haughenbury
Coggon
Jim Haughenbury
Linn
Johnson
Kurt Rogahn
Gazetteichard
Haughenburg
Mike Hartley
Johnson and Linn
GazetteOnline
State
Gephardt Seeks Comfort in Iowa Caucus Fight
Des Moines profile portrays Dick Gephardt facing Howard Dean in a tense Iowa race. With 27 years in the House and a workers oriented appeal, Gephardt pushes experience as undecided voters hover near caucus day. State Rep. John Whitaker says familiarity could boost Gephardt as voters move closer to January 19.
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Dick Gephardt
R-Mo
Howard Dean
Vermont
Gephardt
U.S. House
John Whitaker
Hillsboro
Fire destroys Postville plant in Iowa
The Iowa Turkey Products plant in Postville burned Saturday afternoon, destroying the facility. Mayor John Hyman called the impact tremendous for the town of about 2,500 and 400 to 500 workers, many Mexican or Guatemalan. No injuries were reported. the cause is undetermined as officials consider rebuilding options.
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Gazette Postville
Iowa Turkey Products
Postville
John Hyman
Allamakee County
Bobby Ratliff
KCRG
Iowa
Hospitals struggle to serve uninsured patients
Hospitals face mounting difficulty treating uninsured patients as costs rise. The American Hospital Association urged a government review of Medicare’s base pricing rules from the 1960s, aimed at preventing higher charges, but now harming those without insurance who cannot pay.
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Tom Walsh
Gazette
America
American Hospital Association
Medicare
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Missouri
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Michael Stenerson
Rep
D-Mo
Coralville Public Library
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Hyman
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