Co op child care offers adults rare break and support
In southeast Cedar Rapids a long running parent co op uses a point system to trade child care among 15 to 20 families. Members seek brief breaks rather than full time care and organize meetings, social events, and rules while expanding into spin offs and gluten free groups. The piece also notes a separate study finding a fourfold rise in injury crashes when drivers use cell phones, based on Perth data.
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Iowa study questions cell phone use in driving
An Iowa State Patrol spokesman notes no formal tracking of cell phone use in crashes in Iowa. The Cedar Rapids incidents include a September crash on Interstate 380 amid a phone argument. Western Australia bans handheld use since 2001. U.S. access to phone records was limited.
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Bicycle Patrols Boost Community Ties in Iowa Cities
Cedar Rapids expands bike patrols after budget cuts with 3 more officers trained this month. Iowa City and Marion also deploy bike units, citing public popularity and effectiveness. Officers on bikes say approachability improves policing and safety. The force, led by Hembera, enforces noise, insurance, and suspension violations when encountered.
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Caution urged over Mirapex side effects amid patient lawsuits
Mayo psychiatrist Dr. M Leann Dodd says caution is needed as Mirapex use rises. Rush University’s Dr. Leo Verhagen notes some patients develop compulsive gambling. effects often fade when dosing lowers. Boehringer Ingelheim says no proven link though the firm added compulsive behavior to side effects. Mirapex sales topped $200 million last year. the drug aids tremor and stiffness in Parkinson's, acting on dopamine receptors.
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Grassley and Harkin Staff Contact Patterns in Senate Study
A study found 44 percent of staff viewed individualized postal letters as highly influential when a member is undecided, versus 3 percent for form letters. It also noted 15 percent saw a lobbyist visit as highly influential, while Senate offices report handling email responses. Brad Fitch co authored the study and highlighted advocacy group guidance.
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