Cedar Rapids Woman Dies After Birth From Meningitis
Kathleen Kopecky Deegan, 31, died of streptococcus pneumonia meningitis a day after giving birth to Sean Foster at St Luke's Hospital. Sean, born a month early, weighs 7.5 pounds and remains in NICU. Deegan's family includes husband Peter and two older children. Funeral services set for St Matthew Catholic Church. wake at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
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Former Cedar Rapids officer contests firing in harassment case
Former Cedar Rapids Police Officer Reggie Harrelson seeks to overturn his dismissal amid allegations by Casey Ralston and Laura Wenger that he sexually harassed them during traffic stops and visits to their homes. The Civil Service Commission hearing was adjourned to March 11 for witness subpoenas as federal suit proceeds.
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PETA promotes vegan diet during campus protest
Protesters and PETA activists discuss veganism with students at Pierce. A local parent Angela Brubaker supports the cause, noting her family turned vegetarian eight years ago. High schoolers engaged in conversations while elementary students limited contact.
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Marion students host United We Dance for 9 11 victims
St Joseph Church confirmation students join Marion Fire Department to raise funds for a New York City fire station that lost 13 firefighters in the World Trade Center attacks. High schoolers from Marion High Linn-Mar and Xavier pledge time danced at the Marion YMCA to benefit firefighters.
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Iowa hospitals warn of cuts amid record low Medicare reimbursements
Mercy Medical CEO Jim Tinker notes Iowa has the nation’s lowest Medicare reimbursement and faces a 3 percent drop this year. A middle aged patient with heart attack and multiple illnesses cost Mercy $266000 while only $65000 was reimbursed, with facilities unwilling to take multi level care patients due to low payments. Janet Irvin cites 70 percent Title 19 reimbursement as nursing costs rise. Debate on an economic stimulus bill continues with Senator Harkin seeking more support for an amendment next week.
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