Iowa City taxi veteran Metzler runs sole local cab firm
Isabelle Foland reports on Metzler, 65, who joined the Big Ten Taxicab team in 2016 and now owns Iowa City’s only active taxi company. The market shrank with Uber and the pandemic, yet insurers still demand a $1 million policy per vehicle. City rules remain tougher for taxis than ride shares, which are state regulated since 2017.
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Regulators set Linn County casino license vote date
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will consider a Linn County gaming license Feb 6 2025 after public input and a market study. The panel directed staff to issue a request for proposals for a market study to assess Linn County and statewide impact on gaming revenue.
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Medical leader urges action on rural doctor shortage
AMA president Dr. Bruce Scott warns the nation, especially Iowa, needs faster efforts to recruit and retain physicians as rural areas suffer. Iowa's 227 physicians per 100,000 ranks among the lowest. Scott, an otolaryngologist, spoke with the Iowa Medical Society about abortion restrictions and obstetrician shortages.
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