Time for ICN improvements debated in Iowa
The Gazette argues the Iowa Communications Network known as ICN is costly to maintain and explore options like public private partnerships or sale. It notes 773 video sites, 15 mile access for every Iowan, and 99 percent operational reliability with upgrades due this year. The piece cautions against fire sales but supports preserving educational access and homeland security value.
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Iowa Communications Network
ICN
Iowa
Vilsack
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
ICN Public Information
Rants
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Federal Universal Service Fund
Medicare cuts threaten Iowa cancer and heart treatment access
Iowa patients fear Medicare outpatient reimbursement changes will raise drug costs, limit access to new therapies, and hinder what Mercy Cancer Center can provide. The center serves about 14 rural counties and warns research and patient outcomes may suffer if funding stays low. Grassley and Harkin urged to fix hospital outpatient methodology.
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Washington
Medicare
Iowa
Mercy Cancer Center
Mercy Medical Center
North Iowa
Mason City
North
Sens
Chuck Grassley
Tom Harkin
Remember dogs safety when traveling by car
Advice on keeping dogs safe in vehicles urges using crates or barrier systems and seat belt harnesses to prevent accidents. Warns that loose dogs can cause crashes, injure people, block responders, or be shot. Highlights risk of heat deaths and advises taking pets or using kennels when traveling.
Why Believe What They Say In A Credibility Crisis
Edward Wasserman argues that the Bush White House and the New York Times face a shared credibility crisis. He notes media reforms after fabrications at the Times, contrasts with the administration’s evasions, and warns that public trust, once damaged, harms both press and government.
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Edward Wasserman
Night Ridder
Bush White House
New York Times
Sammy Sosa
Martha Stewart
Times
Bush
Atlantic
Tony Blair
London
Washington
al-Qaida
U.S
Osama bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Hussein
Iraq
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