Veteran faces long wait for VA health appointment in Cedar Rapids
A 69-year-old Cedar Rapids veteran sought a VA clinic appointment after leg swelling but faced repeated call-backs and a canceled visit. He could not reach staff for hours and was told he must wait three weeks to reschedule, with a new doctor likely only in August. He notes past positive VA experiences but worries about access.
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Veterans Affairs
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Central Iowa and Iowa City VA appointment wait times
The Veterans Affairs Health Administration reports total appointments across regions. Central Iowa shows 21,002 total with long waits in some segments. Iowa City records 35,373 total with 32,100 under 30 days and mental health wait at 44 days. regional totals indicate 36,555 with 33,686 under 30 days and mental health wait at 10 days.
Holiday debris cleanup aids Toddville in aftermath
A contractor is dispatching endloaders and dump trucks to Toddville today to clear storm debris. The move supports local recovery efforts after the latest weather impact.
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Iowa
Toddville
Israel strikes Hamas targets as Gaza tensions rise
Israel launched airstrikes against Hamas targets and reinforced troops near the Gaza Strip amid escalating violence from Palestinian protests.
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Israel
Hamas
Gaza Strip
Fitness bands not always accurate study finds
Iowa State University researchers report fitness wearables misread activity levels and heart rate in various test conditions. The study notes discrepancies across brands and emphasizes cautious use for medical decisions.
Coach Tom Jenk Jr. earns 1000th victory in baseball
Dyersville Beckman baseball coach Tom Jenk Jr. reaches a milestone with his 1000th win. The piece notes his program’s history and impact as the team marks a key achievement.
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Tom Jenk Jr
Dyersville
Beckman
Flooding at Coralville Lake Holds Steady as Levels Near Crest
Susan Fahey faces rising water near her Iowa City home as Coralville Lake nears its crest near 711 feet. Army Corps of Engineers reports lake at 704 feet with inflow at 31 000 cfs and outflow set to rise, while officials warn of lingering elevated river levels and a multi day rain forecast.
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Susan Fahey
Jim White
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Coralville Lake
Army Corps of Engineers
Terrence Neuzil
Johnson County
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Corps
Neuzil
Marshalltown
Tama
Iowa rolls out two track system for child abuse cases
Data show three months of operation under Iowa Differential Response System expanding services to more families. The new two pathway approach creates a child abuse assessment path and a family assessment path for cases not in imminent danger, offering voluntary state funded services.
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Iowa Department of Human Services
DHS
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