Child dies after restraint at care center in Mason City
An 11 year old resident of Gerard of Iowa center died after being restrained during a routine physical holding. The boy Tanner James Wilson died of respiratory arrest at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa. DCI and Mason City police investigate. center executive director declines to explain.
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Fiber-optic network in Iowa shows strain after decade
Iowa's 350 million ICN fiber network, begun 10 years ago to link rural schools, faces repair needs and unmet goals. Harold Thompson says the system with 4000 miles of cable suffers frequent outages hurting 739 video classrooms. Upgrades cost 10.5 million this year. funding may come from nonlegislative sources.
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ICN in Iowa Schools Draws Mixed Views Amid Budget Scrutiny
Iowa’s ICN online network connects rural health and education but sees limited use. A January report shows K 12 hours up 4 percent yet far below projections with eight major customers supplying 70 percent of video hours. Lawmakers call it a potential white elephant and weigh selling the system.
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Iowa
Homeless Man Dies Near Des Moines Shelter
Anthony Baratta, 46, a homeless man believed from Omaha, Neb, was found dead in a trash bin one block from his shelter in Des Moines. The Polk County medical examiner ruled out foul play and suspects exposure in sub-freezing temperatures. autopsy pending.
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Tony” Baratta
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