Iowa Board of Health Lacks Members for Health Crisis
The Iowa State Board of Health has not met since May due to vacancies. Seven of eleven seats are empty, leaving the panel short of required diverse professionals and public members. Governor Reynolds appointed members, sparking criticism from State Sen. Liz Mathis about the staffing during an all hands on deck moment. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8.
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Des Moines
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Iowa State Board of Health
Des Moines Register
Iowa Department of Public Health
Liz Mathis
Marion
Kim Reynolds
Iowa Health Care
Mathis
Reynolds
Pat Garrett
Register
State Board of Health
Protesters rally against COVID-19 vaccine mandates at Iowa Capitol
More than 100 people gathered outside the Iowa Capitol to oppose vaccine mandates. Speakers included Rep. Jeff Shipley who called mandates a crime against humanity. Organizers Informed Choice Iowa urged discussion between professionals and patients. Mercy One hospitals require vaccination for staff across seven locations. Iowa health officials report nearly 47 percent fully vaccinated and 6,170 virus deaths statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Jeff Shipley
Informed Choice
Bret Johnson
Des Moines Register
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Dubuque
Dyersville
Mason City
New Hampton
Primghar
Motorcyclist Injured In Cedar Rapids Crash
A 52 year old man suffered serious life threatening injuries after a single vehicle crash off Highway 30 near Williams Boulevard in Cedar Rapids. Police say responders found him about 30 feet down an embankment and he was rushed to Unity Point Health St Luke’s Hospital. Investigation continues.
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Iowa Lottery Results Summary
Sunday results for Pick 3 and Pick 4 shown with midday and evening draws. Powerball numbers drawn Saturday include the main sequence 1 4 11 59 67 and Powerball 10. jackpots listed as 174 million for Saturday and 186 million for Wednesday.
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Gazette Communications Inc. details and contact info
The Gazette publishes daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates listed for carrier and out of state delivery. Postmaster and subscription service contacts provided, including addresses and phone numbers.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Gazette Co. Inc
Two Hurt in Gunfire on Iowa City Pedestrian Mall
Police investigate a 1:10 a.m. shooting on the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City after a fight in an alley behind the Fieldhouse bar. A 24-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were struck, both with non life threatening injuries. No arrests yet. The university issued a Hawk Alert and police seek witnesses.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Nick Rohlman
Iowa City man charged after Saturday gunfire
Ka'Leck T. Bolden 23 faces possession of a firearm by a felon after a fight near 1100 Arthur St. Saturday night in which he fired a gun. A Ruger SR40 with erased serial was found in his vehicle. injuries were non life threatening. Police say a separate Thursday shooting in the same building was not connected.
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Caleb. McCullough
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Ka’Leck T. Bolden
Arthur St
Bolden
Denise Brotherton
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