Cedar Rapids teachers and district begin contract talks
Cedar Rapids School District and Cedar Rapids Education Association opened bargaining for a 2015 16 contract focusing on workload scheduling and substitute shortages. They aim to finalize by spring with discussions on hours shifts, substitute pools, staffing timelines, and potential changes to lump sum summer pay for retirees.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community School
Cedar Rapids Education Association
Terry Branstad
Jill Cirivello
Cirivello
Washington High School
Pete Clancy
Clancy
Cannabidiol registration card opens for Iowa epilepsy patients
Public health officials announced a new process for approving and issuing cannabidiol registration cards for epilepsy patients or their primary caregivers. The cards require a neurologist's recommendation and are valid for 12 months. The program operates through the DOT driver’s license sites, with expansion debated by Gov. Branstad.
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DOT
Department of Public Health
Coralville man sentenced for meth distribution
Shedrick X. Pujoe 26 received 180 months in prison and five years supervised release after a trial linked to a 2013 Coralville motel room bust. Police seized 88 grams of meth in 20 packages along with scales, gloves, bags and ledgers and found Pujoe’s fingerprint on packaging.
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Davenport
Coralville
U.S
Shedrick X. Pujoe
Pujoe
Knee Pain Relief Protocol Promises Noninvasive Solution
An advertisement for Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine promotes a comprehensive knee pain protocol led by Sunny Kim MD. It claims to treat arthritis, meniscus tears, patellar pain, ligament injuries, scar tissue, and other chronic knee issues without surgery, emphasizing screening to determine suitability and acceptance of insurance.
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AARP
Sunny Kim
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Chelsea Keenan
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