Marion Fire Department trains rope rescue techniques
Marion Fire Department personnel practice aerial up rigging rescue on their training tower at Station 2. Firefighter/paramedics David Gilchrist Zach Bruce Clint Mersch participate as ropes and stretchers are prepared to lower and lift a simulated patient for rescue familiarization.
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GAO finds lax oversight hit HealthCare.gov costs and progress
A GAO investigation shows oversight weakness pushed HealthCare.gov costs from 91 million in January to over 175 million by early June. The report cites site crashes at launch, contractor issues, and incomplete systems, with 5 million enrollments achieved in 2014 and a new governance push after CMS tightened controls.
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Dear Abby Obsession With Abs Endangers Swimmer
A reader confesses an eating disorder fueled by perfectionism about abdominal definition. The response urges seeking mental health counseling, emphasizes the risk to life, and offers resources including Dear Abby contact details.
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Options Advocates Push Against One Size Fits All Regulations
Linn County officials and Options employees push back against federal rules to integrate disabled residents. They cite Olmstead v. Georgia and fear shelter workshops will close without accessible community jobs. Supervisors pursue a plan balancing services, funding, and possible staff reallocation as reforms progress.
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East Iowa Daily News Highlights In The Gazette Brief
The Gazette reports on East Iowa daily happenings with brief items from regional coverage. Highlights include local government actions, school updates, weather outlooks, and community notices affecting towns in this region.
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