Medical society hires director amid Cedar Rapids hospital rift
The Linn County Medical Society hires Daniel Langfield, former Community Action Program director in Dubuque, as executive director to curb hospital competition between St. Luke's and Mercy. Galles cites rising costs and limited joint planning after Supreme Court rulings, while Mercy argues competition lowers prices. Langfield to start in late April. dues likely rise to cover salary and space.
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Mercy Hospital
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Metro High students shovel snow for elderly neighbors
Seven Metro High School youths ages 15 to 19 helped clear sidewalks on Seventh Street SE and surrounding blocks Thursday morning The group, led by Building and Grounds engineer Slayton Thompson, assisted eight households and also helped around the school
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Metro
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C St
Floyd Kott
Wilson Ave
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Hamilton St
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Ron Griffey
Cedar Rapids
Seventh Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids winter driving tips help motorists
Cedar Rapids residents re learned to drive on ice and snow with eight accidents reported Wednesday and nearly 20 by Thursday. Officials advise slow steady acceleration, avoid old tricks like heavy trunk weight, monitor forecasts, keep fuel tank full, and stay with the vehicle if stranded while running heater and leaving a vented window open.
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Lisbon man found innocent in Cedar County assault case
Innocent finding for TIPTON-Barry Alger of Lisbon by a Cedar County District Court jury Thursday. The complaint was filed by Rose Mary Lang after an August 27 fight at Mick's Drinks in Mechanicsville. Jurors reached the verdict at 1 30 p m.
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Barry Alger
Lisbon
Cedar County
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Rose Mary Lang
Mick
Mechanicsville
Disabled man to live at home in Waukon
Allamakee County Board of Health will continue funding homemaker health aide services for James Borchard a 37 year old quadraplegic allowing him to stay in his own apartment rather than move to a nursing home. The board met to review new eligibility rules and after closed session decided to uphold current supports.
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Waukon
Allamakee County
Kerosene Heater Safety Urged By Cedar Rapids Official
Cedar Rapids Fire Department expert Jerry Powers warns kerosene heater fires mainly stem from refueling errors and improper placement. He urges use of blue or green metal kerosene cans only, avoid red gasoline cans, follow manufacturer instructions, and keep heaters away from curtains and combustibles.
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Cedar Rapids
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