Iowa shows slow recovery with declines in teen births and rising poverty
Data show a 42.2 percent statewide drop in teen birthrates since 2000, with Linn and Johnson Counties posting large decreases. Preschool enrollment rose to 54.3 percent in Linn and 61.3 percent in Johnson by 2014, while poverty indicators in schools climbed.
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Iowa HUD grant funds boost flood relief and water quality efforts
The Iowa HUD grant aims to reduce flood risk and improve water quality by forming Watershed Management Authorities across several eastern counties including Dubuque. It supports Bee Creek flood mitigation and ties funding to conservation, the Iowa Flood Center, and the Nutrient Reduction Program.
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Translation tech aids hospital interpreters at Mercy
Mercy Hospital expands language help with MARTTI a Columbus based medical interpreting system. Nurses and doctors rely on this tool when interpreters are unavailable reducing family members usage and speeding care across languages led by Heather Akers and Mercy officials. Spanish and Swahili top needs with 79 calls in December and 802 minutes by Thursday.
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Putin tied to Kremlin critic killing in London report
A British inquiry links the Kremlin to the murder of a defector who accused Putin of corruption and vice. Two assassins used polonium in London, with FSB orders cited. British and Russian officials trade blasts as May and Cameron condemn the act amid Syria talks.
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Inquiry ties Russian state to Litvinenko murder in 328 page report
The Sir Robert Owen led inquiry lays out strong circumstantial evidence of Russian state involvement in Alexander Litvinenko's death. It details how Andrei Lugovoi and Dimitry Kovtun lured the former KGB defector to the Millennium Hotel Pine Bar on November 1 2006 and served poisoned tea. Polonium 210 traces were found at multiple locations linked to the pair, supporting a governmental role. Litvinenko fell ill that night and died 22 days later.
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