Linn County Offers Free Drug Discount Cards
Linn County Iowa launches a free drug discount card program for residents 18 and older who lack health insurance or have gaps in coverage. The cards provide 20 percent off retail prescription prices and cannot be combined with other discounts.
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Iowa
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Johnson County
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Human Services
Lehman
Linn
Jim Houser
Eligibility for Linn County Prescription Drug Help Deserves Clip
Linn County residents aged 18 and older qualify if they are uninsured or if their plan does not cover prescription drugs or does not provide negotiated drug discounts.
Where to get a card in Linn County offices
The discount prescription cards are available at Linn County Auditor, Board of Supervisors, Child Support, Community Services, Sheriff's Office/Jail, Secondary Roads, Treasurer and Veterans Affairs offices. Call toll free 1 877 321 2652 for information or visit naco advancerx com online.
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Secondary Roads
Treasurer's Office
Veteran Affairs Office
Naco
Vinton-Shellsburg weighs fate of Vikettes name
Vinton-Shellsburg High School reviews whether continuing the Vikettes nickname for girls teams is appropriate amid a local debate on sexism and tradition. Activities director Tonya Moe led the study after the state education department urged parity in team names. Community members push both for preserving tradition and for change amid a heated public discussion.
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the Gazette
Emily Timmermans
Vinton-Shellsburg
Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School
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Estherville
Everly
Department of Education
Tonya Moe
Tonya
Methamphetamine drives record ER visits in Iowa
Emergency departments across Iowa see more meth related cases than any other illicit drug, despite a law reducing meth labs. Dr. Anthony Carter of St. Luke's Cedar Rapids notes a rise in meth screens as patients arrive with varied injuries and respiratory issues.
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the Gazette
Lowa
National Association of Counties
Iowa
Anthony Carter
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Meth lab burn cases fall after Iowa pseudoephedrine law
From 2000 to 2003 University Hospitals in Iowa City treated 55 patients burned in meth lab explosions. Since Iowa restricted pseudoephedrine sales in May the hospital has had no meth lab burn victims. National Association of Counties report.
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University Hospitals
Iowa City
Iowa
Linn-Mar College Community approve multimillion bond measures
Voters in Linn-Mar and College Community School Districts pass 27.5 million and 31 million plus 7.5 million bonds for new schools renovations and a performing arts auditorium. Linn-Mar totals 2,431 yes 811 no about 75 percent. College Community 2,206 yes 1,038 no about 68 percent for the first measure and 1,996 yes 1,237 no about 62 percent for the arts venue.
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