Confirmed Iowa child abuse cases rise 22 percent in 2001
Iowa's Department of Human Services reports 12,117 confirmed abuse cases in 2001, up 22 percent from 9,930 in 2000. Critical care cases lead the surge, rising to 70 percent of total, while physical injury and sexual abuse fall. Authorities cite economy and reporting changes as factors.
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Prevent Child Abuse
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Insurance pay denied after murder death by own action
Dominika Koenig and her siblings face denial of a $198000 life and property claim after their father killed their mother, set the house on fire, and died. Allied Insurance said policy terms exclude intentional acts, leaving the family to cope with loss and grief while seeking support from the community.
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Children's author Jim Aylesworth to visit Cedar Rapids Library
Chicago writer Jim Aylesworth, author of 25 children's books and former elementary teacher, will present two programs at the Cedar Rapids Public Library Beems Auditorium on March 23. The talks include Author Talks to Teachers Parents Grandparents at 9:00 and Children’s Story Time Meet the Author’s Friends at 10:00. He has written titles such as Aunt Pitty Patty's Piggy The Tale of Tricky Fox The Burger and the Hot Dog The Gingerbread Man and Country Crossing.
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Czech culture minister to visit Cedar Rapids museum
Pavel Dostal minister of culture of the Czech Republic will visit the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids on March 20. The trip marks his first U S visit with meetings planned with Czech American leaders and local officials.
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Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Eduard Metela
Czech Republic
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Mother Charged in Shaking Twin Baby in Clinton
Kristian M. Corbin, 19, of Clinton, is charged with child endangerment after allegedly shaking one of eight week old twins on Feb 15 and Feb 19 causing bilateral brain hemorrhage and severe permanent injury. The infant was treated at Mercy Clinton then airlifted to University Hospitals. Corbin posted bond and awaits a March 18 preliminary hearing.
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Kristian M. Corbin
Mercy Medical Center
University Hospitals
Corbin
Clinton County
Iowa Department of Human Services
Jeremy Morhardt
College Community administrator wins state honor
Al Rowe executive director of learning services at College Community Schools was named the 2002 Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa. He credited teachers principals staff and parents for the recognition and noted he has served since 1990.
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Iowa
al Rowe
Learning Services
Iowa Central Office
Rowe
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