Fire at Heath Manor prompts quick evacuation and praise
Flames surged from the roof as the Heath Manor nursing home fire spread into the air. Two Simpson Memorial Home nurses joined the effort while 911 was called, and staff moved residents to safety and relocation options as firefighters cleaned up.
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Marshalltown officer shoots suspect after standoff
The latest death is John Vernon Grant Sanford, 36, of Marshalltown, killed by police after he ignored warnings to drop a shotgun and fired at an officer. Neighbor says officers risked their lives. The article notes public statistics gaps and discusses use of force and less lethal options.
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Measles second Iowa case prompts quarantine and warnings
Quinlisk notes the disease may be milder or transmitted by a second case raising concern that more people could contract measles. Six days of symptoms require quarantine. vaccination helps but is not 100 percent protective. Iowa City case tied to a traveler. CDC said a Grinnell attendee did not have measles. Call health departments for exposure or symptoms.
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