Linn sheriff presses on with past due fines in Linn County
Linn County Sheriff Don Zeller aims to collect 340000 in past due fines and fees this year totaling 3470000 in the county’s past due numbers. He notes the state court system faces budget woes and argues tougher collection could help, despite officials dismissing aggressive tactics as not a big deal.
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Edar Rapids
Linn County
Don Zeller
Zeller
Linn
Cliffette
Larry Platz
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Global rise in child obesity fears across regions
A study in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity warns that nearly half of North and South American children could be overweight by 2010, up from about one third, with EU rates rising from 25 to 38 percent. Dr. Philip James calls it a global epidemic impacting health care and economics.
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London
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International Journal of Pediatric Obesity
Philip James
International Obesity Task Force
Middle East
Southeast Asia
Mexico
Chile
Brazil
Egypt
James
China
Iowa lawmakers count on second-half rally in 2006 session
Iowa lawmakers enter the 57th day of the 100 day session amid a divided 81st General Assembly. Leaders say March brings bluster and April often yields compromise as big issues like education energy health coverage and public safety move toward resolution. Senator Stewart Iverson expresses optimism that major items will be worked out before session end.
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Gazette Des Moines
Iowa
81St General Assembly
Capitol
Stewart Iverson
Clarion
Senate
Costs of smoking spark regulatory debate in Iowa
The piece cites Iowa figures on tobacco tax revenue and health costs. The Iowa cigarette tax yielded just over 87 million last year, while smoking related health care costs reach 937 million, with Medicaid covering 277 million. It notes 4,400 adult deaths from smoking yearly and 390 to 690 deaths from secondhand smoke and pregnancy smoking. State leaders respond to these costs.
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Federal
Centers For Disease Control
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