Meningitis awareness surrounds Jefferson graduation week
Jefferson High School faced a meningitis scare as a sick player prompted an emergency team meeting and potential exposure concerns. The district works with nurses and Linn County Public Health, while Bettendorf was alerted. Authorities note rifampin is used as a precaution and several pharmacies restocked the drug.
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Linn County Public Health Department
Jefferson
Faul
Bettendorf
Taylor
Cedar Falls
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Cort Lohff
Iowa Department of Public Health
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Lindsey Smith
Solon High School
Johnson Ave
Karen Knight
Linn County Public Health Phone Numbers Mentioned
Ease call the Linn County Public Health Department at 892 6000 or contact your family physician for guidance.
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Linn County Public Health Department
McLeodUSA lays off workers amid growth talk in Iowa
Iowa City area developers predict new IT jobs for former McLeodUSA staff as Diversified Software Technologies and NEXIQ Technologies plan to hire. McLeodUSA cites tough market and internal duplication after acquisitions. A veteran employee notes future growth once networks are completed and units merge.
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Iowa City
Coralville
McLeodusa
Rase
Diversified Software Technologies
Nexiq Technologies
Manchester
N.H
Bryce Nemitz
Nemitz
Hawks players discuss police stop incident during SUV pullover
Recker and Reiner, two university players, recount a felony stop after a woman reported a gun seen in Becker's SUV. Police used standard procedures to neutralize potential threat. No charges were filed and officials called it a non issue. Recker and Reiner reflect on the scare and their later lighthearted gun play at home.
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Becker
Recker
Coralville
Barry Bedford
Bedford
Reiner
Sewage leak reported into river near May's Island
Rattenberg estimates 5000 to 15000 gallons of wastewater daily entered the river for a month or more from an east side pipe. The river dilution and cool water lessen impact. no fish kill reported. Streets Commissioner Thomas says some flow will continue while a temporary sewer line is planned and a permanent fix may be costly.
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Rattenberg
May’s Island
Don Thomas
Thomas
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