Iowa wells show high nitrate and unsafe bacteria levels
IowaWatch reports widespread well contamination with nitrates and bacteria. Eleven wells exceed nitrate limits, fifteen show unsafe bacteria, with traces of arsenic and lead. Testing is hindered by homeowner denial and cost, while counties leverage grants to fund testing and repairs.
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Environmental Protection Agency
IowaWatch
Sherry Storjohann
Crawford
Carroll
EPA
University of Iowa
Iowa
Jenny
Craig Melvin
Farragut
Jenny Melvin
Marshall
Calmily Stone
Bureau of Environmental Health Services
Iowa Department of Public Health
Storjohann
Mills County
Mike Sukup
Connie Schroder
Pottawattamie County
Avoca
Schroder
TowaWatch
Ben Schaben
Jena
Defiance
Dancing therapy helps patient recovery with Solo Step system
A hospital patient on a dancing infused physical therapy program finds motivation in ballroom steps. Kevin Komenda notes the Solo Step harness stabilizes movement during treadmill walks and stair climbs. The Beardsleys credit music and dance based therapy for faster recovery and early discharge.
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Komenda
Beardsleys
Jill
Doug
Martin
the Gazette
Jill Beardsley
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital
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Lauren Mills Shotwell
Denison
Physical Therapist
Chelsea
Keenan
Thegazette
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Greater CR Community Foundation Flood Recovery Fund
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