Iowa cancer cases rise to 17 400 this year says registry
Iowa researchers project 17 400 new cancer diagnoses in 2017 up from 16 600 last year with 6 200 deaths expected. Breast and prostate cancers lead in women and men respectively while lung cancer remains the top killer for both. The State Health Registry of Iowa notes delayed data verification and aging population factors.
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State Health Registry of Iowa
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Charlton
Senate votes to limit driving with handheld devices
Iowa Senate approves SF 234 by 43 6 making hand held devices a secondary offense for texting while driving primary offense line would allow calls and GPS use but ban writing sending or viewing messages. The measure carries a $30 fine and moves to the House amid bipartisan support and concerns over overall bans.
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Don’t Phone & Drive” Coalition
House OKs limited home rule for schools
Iowa House approves a bill granting school boards limited home rule to interpret code and rules more freely while keeping federal laws and tax limits. Supporters call it a step to empower districts. opponents doubt it adds real authority and warn it could be reversed later.
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Macedonia
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Legislative Services Agency
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