Rural hospital revival hopes in Keokuk amid growing pains
In Keokuk Iowa a rural hospital marked by a 1981 health care plaque aims to reopen under a new federal Rural Emergency Hospital program. The plan joins ongoing nationwide efforts to save rural facilities as aging beds and staffing shortages challenge the sector.
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Mississippi River
Tri- State
Keokuk
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Keokuk Hospital
George Pink
North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
Bruce Mackie
Mackie
Tony Leys
KFF Health News
Blessing Hospital System
Insight Health Group
IOWA PROFILE Linn County prosecutor finds calling in Juvenile Division
Prosecutor Trish Mehaffey profiles Linn County official guiding youth cases in the Juvenile Division. The piece highlights career path, approach to reform, and impact on local justice.
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Linn County
Kaufman Promoted to Head of Linn County Juvenile Division
Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks promotes Kelly Kaufman to head the Juvenile Division. The 24 year veteran, first woman in the role, grew up in Cherokee and is noted for her commitment to early rehabilitation and safeguarding youths.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Kelly Kaufman
Kaufman
Lance Heeren
Cherokee
University of Northern Iowa
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa State Public Defender’s Office
Mason City
Linn County Attorney’s Office
Iowa
Nick Maybanks
Maybanks
Hiawatha names Steve Dodson mayor after unopposed election
Steve Dodson, a six year Hiawatha City Council member and former Norman Oklahoma police officer, becomes mayor after running unopposed to succeed Bill Bennett. He notes growth in commercial development housing and infrastructure while City population rose 2.3 percent from 2010 to 2020.
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Steve Dodson
Bill Bennett
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Army
U.S
Army
Norman
Oklo
Dodson
Mercy Medical Center
Deb
Bennett
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