Iowa flu death toll doubles from last year
Iowa reports 207 influenza associated deaths from Oct 1 2017 to Mar 3 as the A strain H8N72 declines while milder B cases rise. Hospitalizations total 1 522 for the season with 103 in the week ended March 3 amid guidance to stay home when ill.
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Hubbell urges more state funding for education in Iowa
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell rallying in Cedar Rapids says Iowa’s economy will deteriorate without increased investment in education and job training. He pledges to fund K 12 and higher education, criticizes tax credits as wasteful, and touts Kirkwood collaboration with districts and employers to train workers.
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Sean Williams Named CEO of Mercy Iowa City
Sean Williams will become president and chief executive officer of Mercy Iowa City effective May 1. He has led Mercy Medical Center in Clinton for eight years and previously headed Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa. He replaces Ronald Reed, who led the hospital for 21 years and died in February at 64. Interim leaders Shane Cerone and Casey Greene will assist the transition.
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