Federal grants to Iowa target substance abuse prevention
The Obama administration announced a $22 million grant program in Iowa, Arizona and New Jersey to identify potential substance abuse problems early. Funds go to four federally qualified health centers in Iowa and Camp Dodge to shift from enforcement to prevention and treatment with referrals for high risk patients.
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Intervention program aids Johnson County students and youth
The federal Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment grants expanded to more medical settings in Iowa New Jersey and Arizona providing early prevention and intervention for youth. In Johnson County counselors at City High West High and other schools used a short questionnaire to identify at risk students and provide targeted support. The three year grant through Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development ended July 1 with no funds to continue.
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Iowa City
Iowa
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Johnson County
Lynette Jacoby
Johnson County Social Services
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West High
Clear Creek Amana High School
Solon High School
Obama tops Romney in likability despite dire poll mood
Voters rate Barack Obama higher than Mitt Romney on likability and perceived values amid a weak economy. A USA Today Gallup poll put Obama at 54 percent favorability versus Romney at 46 percent, with high marks for honesty and trustworthiness. The Wall Street Journal NBC survey cited two-thirds of voters who personally liked Obama.
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Distracted walking blamed for rising injuries and debates on safeguards
The AP reports pedestrians using phones or headphones face higher crash risks. Officials note emergency room injuries from distracted walkers have surged over seven years, while data on distracted fatalities remains scarce. Delaware uses decals and education to curb the trend.
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Governors Highway Safety Association
Delaware
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