Group turns homeless dogs into heroes
Judah the two year old stray from Cedar Valley Humane Society joins the National Working Dog Recovery program and, after training in Front Royal Virginia, could serve in homeland security roles with customs and other agencies. Local shelters report rising interest in recruiting dogs for security work due to cost and availability, with dogs chosen for high energy and non aggressive behavior.
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Iowa City
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Midwest shelters aid in training dogs for security roles
Hanover Illinois based National Working Dog Recovery trains shelter dogs for security work in a six state Midwest effort led by Jim Quick. They screen dogs from 15 Iowa shelters and have already found 20 dogs for potential government service since January.
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Insulin overdose concerns diabetics every day
A University of Iowa expert discusses daily risks for diabetics from insulin, noting severe hypoglycemia is rare at about 1 percent among 100 patients annually. The case of Kimberly Chiavetta is mentioned as an extreme example, while explaining insulin use, pumps, and weight effects.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids School Board Backs 1 Percent Local Sales Tax
Cedar Rapids school board plans a 1 percent local-option sales tax resolution for Linn County. Superintendents push to place the issue on the ballot December or January. Meeting starts at 4 45 p m in the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Center board room.
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