Hoarding a growing problem in East Iowa
The Gazette reports rising hoarding cases in East Iowa. Michele Baughan of The Heritage Agency on Aging in Cedar Rapids notes more clients struggle with hoarding. Nancee Blum of Iowa City’s Carver College of Medicine explains the behavior causes significant stress or impairment in functioning.
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Democrats unveil new budget offer in education and domestic cuts
Senate Democrats offered a detailed counterproposal to reverse GOP cuts totaling tens of billions in education housing and domestic programs. The plan aligns with President Obama’s push to trim $6.5 billion from domestic agencies while House Republicans seek $61 billion in cuts.
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Health Trend Reversal: Big Drop in Kids Ear Infections
Health officials report nearly a 30 percent drop in young children's doctor visits for ear infections over 15 years, reducing trips by about half a million. Harvard researchers cite fewer parental smokers, vaccines against bacteria, and breast feeding as possible factors.
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Lake Delhi leadership change over lake rebuilding plans
The Lake Delhi Recreation Association board sees no delay to the dam rebuild or lake restoration after president Jim Willey and director resignations. Larry Burger cites strategic disagreements on funder messaging while a new committee backs quick public lake recovery.
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