Iowa seeks waiver to expand Medicaid funding flexibility
Iowa proposes a new Medicaid financing plan to retain $66 million in funding for Broadlawns Medical Center and University Hospitals in exchange for a waiver from certain Medicaid rules. Gov. Tom Vilsack says the plan would test market ideas to extend coverage to more uninsured residents while preserving federal funds, with federal approval expected after consultations with HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt.
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Des Moines
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Iowa City
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National Conference of State Legislatures
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Iowa seeks expanded Medicaid funding freedom with federal deal
State officials in Iowa, led by Senator Mike Gronstal, travel to Washington to finalize an agreement amid funding strains. officials anticipate broad Medicaid expansion, potentially adding 30,000 to 40,000 people to coverage and offering greater flexibility for system funding.
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Elderly man found dead near Salix area lake dock
A elderly white man was found floating in the water near a boat dock at Sny der Bend lake west of Salix just south of Sioux City. The body was pulled from the water around 7 p.m. and taken to St. Luke's Regional Medical Center for an autopsy. Investigators from Woodbury County will pursue the case.
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Woodbury County
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Des Moines Man Sentenced for Illegal Cable Hookups
Des Moines resident Abdul-Aziz Lugman, 59, linked to up to 10 000 illegal cable hookups over 20 years, received up to 15 years in prison after five aggravated misdemeanors. Prosecutors say he charged 90 to 100 dollars per hookup for six months to a year of service, planning to resume if disconnected. Mediacom officials arrested him following a building manager tip last summer.
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Iowa
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Des Moines
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Abdul-Aziz
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Hazing charges filed against AHST wrestlers in Iowa
Six AHST High School wrestlers and a former member face misdemeanor assault and hazing counts for allegedly restraining seven freshmen on up to eight occasions. The investigation followed parent complaints, with penalties potentially limited for under 18 defendants. Names include Nick Adams and Ross Pattee among others.
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Thad DeBolt
Teens arrested after false dog attack report in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY AP A teenager claimed a dog bit her at a gas station parking lot on March 12 and prompted a police and animal control search. Dena Deanda 18 and Ashley Monell 18 were arrested March 17 for making a false report after investigators found no dog bite and that Deanda was mauled by an Akita at a friend’s home.
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Dena Deanda
Animal Control
Deanda
Melvin Williams
Akita
Williams
Ashley Monell
Tammy Deanda
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