Public health funding cuts threaten preparedness says expert
Christopher G. Atkinson warns that the Trust for America's Health report shows a 16.2 percent funding drop in Iowa from 2009–10 to 2010–11, eroding a decade of public health progress. He notes cycles of risk drive funding, and cuts threaten lab capacity, training, and food safety gains built after disasters.
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Trust For America's Health
TFAH
Iowa
Jeffrey Levi
Levi
Illinois
Georgia
Centers For Disease Control
Federal Emergency Management Administration
U.S
Jim Leach
University of Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
State of Iowa
Iowa Workforce Development expands access point network
Dee Vanderhoef of Iowa City chairs the Iowa Workforce Development Board as the agency reports a new delivery model expanding to 500 access points, 16 regional one-stops and three satellites. They note 43 more sites since December 2010 and high service volumes through nontraditional hours. Washington Library partner issues lead to a stand-alone access point solution.
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Owa
Iowa
IWD
Jowans
Benton
Cedar
Johnson
Jones, Linn
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Dee Vanderhoef
Iowa Workforce Development Board
Elson writes on justice inequality in Keith Elson Jr. case
Becky Elson-Ehits argues in a letter that her brother Keith Elson Jr. received life without parole despite clear evidence of intoxication and intent. She questions why a driver with BAC .08 faces incarceration while her brother is convicted of preplanning a crime at a BAC of .216, urging fairness in the justice system.
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Keith Elson Jr
Iowa
Becky Elson-Ehits
Hendersonville
Tenn
Send a Card to Fulfill Max Low Dream
Max Low, a 13 year old with leukemia from Neola Iowa, dreams of a million cards. With 280000 received so far, supporters are urged to mail cards to Mighty Max Low P O Box 111 Neola IA 51559.
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Max Low
Iowa
Facebook
Mighty Max Low
P.O. Box
Neola
You
New Iowa Carry Permit Rights Earn Public Support
Letter from Dale Richey Swisher applauds new Iowa carry permit rights and notes 37 permits issued to professionals with 20 denials. He urges continued responsible use and praises Lake Macbride safety concerns including 5 mph limits and year round enforcement.
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Iowa
Bob Burn
Macbride
Iowa Dnr
DNR
Bob
Tom
Lake Macbride
Cats at O R shelter seek loving homes in Cedar Rapids
Report from Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control highlights cats like Angelina Danita Monty Amy Tinker Bell Jitterbug Bogie Chatty Cat Murdoch Monkey Gisel la Copper O Maley Ribbon Schemmel Silverado Rider Elton among long stay residents needing adoption. Shirley Stephens Central City.
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Cedar Rapids
Amy
Tinker Bell
Bogie
Murdoch Monkey
Gisella
Copper
O’maley
Ribbon
Schemmel
Silverado
Rider
Elton
Tax cut debate and short term stimulus concerns
The text discusses a 2.5 percent payroll tax cut on Social Security for a $45,000 wage, equating to $1,125 annually. It notes perceived small benefits, cites Clinton era stimulus for public workers, questions who bears costs after the short term, and fears rising security and fiscal issues.
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Towa
Clinton
Alo
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Christopher G. Atchison
University of Iowa
UI College of Public Health
Chris-Atchison
Uiowa
OWA , Memorial Union
Las
Vanderhoef
Elson
Neweader
O.R. Animal Shelter
Shirley Stephens
Central City
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