Public safety meeting highlights battle against synthetic drugs
Forrest Saunders reports Iowa parents and state officials discuss synthetic drug dangers in Coralville. AJ Venuto shares his addiction story while Amy Sorensen pushes for a nationwide ban. Officials note legal loopholes and urge stronger language and education to curb sales and use.
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Venuto
Amy Sorensen
Sorensen
Iowa
DEA
Missy Mecham
Mecham
Johnson County SEATS transit contracts settled in Iowa City
Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved five to zero contracts with Coralville and University Heights to fund SEATS elderly and disabled transit. Coralville and Iowa City plan to end Sunday service in September while the county continues rural Sunday trips. Coralville will pay $46,000 next fiscal year with possible 3 percent increases for the following years. University Heights signs a one year contract.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Coralville
University Heights
North Liberty
Johnson County Clarifies Restroom Access Policy
Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution clarifying restroom access in county buildings based on gender identity. The action follows a settlement with Jodie J. Jones of Iowa City after a deputy asked her to leave a women’s bathroom in the courthouse in 2011. Jones agreed not to sue. the policy matches Iowa civil rights provisions.
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Iowa City
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Jodie J. Jones
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Johnson County
Iowa
Jones
Marion Police adopt AR-15 rifles for patrol use
Marion Police have purchased 30 AR-15 semi automatic rifles, trained by Chipman, to equip officers in patrol cars. Sgt. John Chapman cites rising private gun ownership and recent campus and base shootings as reasons for arming to meet threats and avoid waiting for a tactical team. Officer Gallagher says the rifle, with a 30 round magazine, increases readiness and confidence.
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Marion
John Chapman
Chipman
Jordan Gallagher
Department
Gallagher
Interprofessional training at Iowa UI medical campus
University of Iowa students from medicine nursing social work dentistry and pharmacy participate in a Clinical Beginnings simulation with an actor patient Pat. The seventh year program includes Iowa State dietetic interns and aims to show how disciplines collaborate for future patient care.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Pat
Michael Kelly
Iowa State University
Kelly
Benson Hargens
Maria Sonnack
Amanda Hansen
Pat Harris
Michael Petkewec
UI Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry
Nursing
Pharmacy
Riverside Trek Fest draws trekkers for two day celebration
Pennsylvania filmmakers shoot a Riverside Trek Fest documentary capturing the town's 30th anniversary vibe. They profile residents and the festival's growth from a 1985 Kirk birthplace celebration to a global attraction with 10 000 to 25 000 attendees.
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Riverside
Ryan Smith
Tom Contrarino
Smith
Capt
James T. Kirk
Riverside Area Community Club
Paul McCracken
McCracken
Contrarino
Kirk
William Shatner
George Takei
Nichelle Nichols
Walter Koe
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