Local doctors warn of a harsher flu season ahead
Iowa physicians forecast a spike in flu and respiratory illness as masking fades and immunity wanes after the pandemic. Dr. Richard Hodge of Unity Point Clinic urges early flu vaccination while noting RSV and other viruses may rise among children and adults.
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Legal fight over disclosure in Tibbetts case heats up
In Poweshiek County District Court prosecutors resist turning over sex trafficking investigation details to Bahena Rivera's defense. Judge Yates will issue a ruling later and schedule a daylong hearing on a possible new trial. Defense cites two new witnesses claiming Tibbetts helped kill her. prosecutors argue no link to the boy’s disappearance and call exposure of investigations unconscionable.
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Prairie Creek teachers plan summer classes to counter COVID gaps
Prairie Creek educators including Leah White Jenna Conway and Cindy Bennett sign on for three week summer sessions to preserve learning gains from the pandemic Ridge Elementary and Prairie Heights staff emphasize relationship building and readiness while avoiding summer slide Rich with STEAM hands on projects the group focuses on momentum gravity roller coasters and confidence building for students.
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Prairie Creek Intermediate
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Prairie Heights Elementary
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