Iowa considers privatizing prison health care plan
Iowa prison health care may shift to private providers under an exploratory RFP. The move could affect about 200 state workers including nurses and other staff, with a planned transition if a vendor is chosen. The IDOC email, verified by AFSCME Iowa Council, emphasizes sustainable high quality care aligned with public safety and rehabilitation.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Corrections
Gazette
Afscme
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Todd Copley
RFP
IDOC
Department of Corrections
Iowa Corrections
Two miracle falcons hatch from Cedar Rapids eggs
In Cedar Rapids, four peregrine falcon eggs found atop the old U S Bank building faced a rough start. Iowa Raptor Project staff relocated the eggs and provided an artificial nest. Weeks later two eggs hatched, producing two newly hatched falcons now thriving atop the building.
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Cedar Rapids
Dave Conrads
U.S. Bank
Conrads
Iowa Raptor Project
University of Iowa
Raptor Resource Project
Don Thomas remembered as Cedar Rapids streets pioneer
Don Thomas, Cedar Rapids longtime streets commissioner and founder figure behind the city trail system, died at 84 on September 4, 2024 in North Carolina. A celebratory service was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Born in Sioux Falls, he lived most of his life in Cedar Rapids before moving to North Carolina to be near family. Somecalled him a “street sweeper on roller blades” for patrolling markets and parades, a unique civil engineer by training, celebrated for guiding city streets and sidewalks.
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Dale Todd
Don Thomas
North Carolina
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Thomas
Sioux Falls
Todd
St. Patrick’s Day
Friends reveal Karina Cooper abusive ties and affair rumors
Karina Cooper on trial for the July 18, 2021 fatal shooting of husband Ryan Cooper at the Coopers Farm home. Prosecutors allege a $500,000 life insurance motive and a plot with Huston Danker. Defense argues Danker fatally shot Ryan. Karina was manipulated. Witness Brian Morrison testifies to Karina’s close ties.
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Karina Cooper
Karina
Huston Danker
Danker
Ryan Cooper
Coopers
Cooper
Linn
Tama County
Johnson County
Iowa City
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