Safe handling of mailed food gifts high in holidays
A 2014 Market Facts report notes growing popularity of food gifts from candy to hams and steaks. USDA expert Mari Anne Gravely warns perishables must stay under 40 or over 135 degrees, and not linger in the danger zone. Amana Meat Shop ships about 20,000 gifts annually with two day delivery, using dry ice for fresh meat packaging.
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Marengo
Randy Garringer
Last-minute gifts arrive by rental truck amid holiday rush
Delivery driver notes online shopping boosts seasonal package volume and UPS plans to deliver about 630 million packages nationwide between Thanksgiving and Christmas, aided by up to 95,000 extra workers.
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WellCare seeks review after Iowa Medicaid decision
WellCare of Iowa asks DHS for a stay to preserve status quo and has filed for judicial review in Polk County District Court. State ADS director Janet Phipps says WellCare should be disqualified and the contract terminated over a missing corporate integrity agreement tied to $137.5 million in False Claims Act fines.
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UI Grad Sheri Salata Takes Rose Bowl as Homecoming
Sheri Salata, co-president of the Oprah Winfrey Network and 1980 University of Iowa graduate, says the Rose Bowl victory feels like a house warming present. She will move to Los Angeles full time, arriving the night of the 29th. Salata gave UI Tippie College of Business commencement in 2013 and serves on its advisory board.
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