Flu deaths rise in Iowa as hospitals curb visits
Iowa reports 29 flu related deaths since Oct 1 amid an outbreak driven by the H3N2 strain. Dr. Patricia Quinlisk notes hospitalizations hit 119 in the week of Jan 7 while public health officials warn numbers will climb toward the February peak and cite the Newton resident Nikki Burtlow among the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Patricia Quinlisk
Iowa Senate move shields taxpayers from harassment payout
Senate File 2107 would require the state to seek recovery from the offender rather than taxpayers after settlements for discriminatory employment practices. Sen. Ted Bowman and 19 Democrats plus Sen. David Johnson introduced the bill following a 1.75 million sexual harassment settlement with Kirsten Anderson, a former Senate Republican staff communications director. The measure aims to hold state employees financially responsible for illegal workplace conduct and to strengthen a respectful Statehouse culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Ted Bowman
D-Maquoketa
David Johnson
Senate Gop
Ployee
Statehouse
Kirsten Anderson
Senate Republican Caucus
Bowman
Towans
Matthew Putney
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Iowa Senate Gop
Shell Rock
Bill Dix
University of Iowa settles gender equity complaint in athletics
The U S Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights reached a voluntary resolution with the University of Iowa over a 2015 gender discrimination complaint in Hawkeye sports. Investigators found disparities in equipment recruiting and locker rooms, though no evidence of bias in six categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
University of Iowa
Nassar Sentenced to 40 to 175 Years in Sex Abuse Case
Former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar receives 40 to 175 years in prison after plea on seven counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina presided at Ingham County Circuit Court, citing abuse of more than 160 girls and women over two decades. Michigan State University president steps down amid fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquilina
Ingham County
Nassar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liz Martin
Warette
Lindy Happ
Zane
Megan Dursky
Unity Point Clinic Pediatrics
Cedar Rapids
Happ
Bill
State
Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Higher Education
Feds
Erin Jordan
the Gazette
Equity
Larry Nassar
Detroit Free Press
Detroit
Rosemarie Aquilina
Lang Nassar
Michigan State
Spo