Panel rejects nursing home in Linn County
State Health Facilities Council rejects proposal for a combined elderly care nursing home and apartment complex in Linn County due to doubts about the need for additional beds. The measure failed to win support from council members.
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Branstad defends veto on lottery bill sparking cross‑branch doubt
Gov. Terry Branstad rejected leaders’ view that cooperation will worsen next year after his veto of the lottery bill. He acknowledged legislators’ disappointment over their pet project but said the veto should not come as a surprise.
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From Wall Street to Main Street in Iowa Towns
Edward D. Jones & Co. expands with 581 offices across 33 states focusing on farmers and small businesses. Ted Jones, 57, highlights personal service, warns against speculation, and notes strong growth with plans to double staff while describing inflation and unemployment trends shaping investment demand.
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Settlement Averts Hearing Over Linn County Care Facility Citations
Iowa state health officials agreed to a settlement with Linn County over three citations and a $500 fine for mistreatment at the Linn County Care Facility. The deal would drop three citation parts and waive the fine if corrective action, including added staff, is implemented, with a follow up survey to monitor progress.
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Education shifts birth timing with more women waiting over 30
Census Bureau data show fertility dips for women under 30 but rises for ages 30 to 34, up to 73.5 births per 1,000 from 60. Delayed childbearing tied to education and career aims. Trends indicate older motherhood will continue as more women stay in school and pursue work.
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Correction to Dicate quiz answer in Living Today
In Thursday's Living Today, the third true false item regarding dreams is corrected. The statement should read that men dream more about men than about women, not the reverse.
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