Medicaid expansion debate dominates Iowa session
The state faces a choice between federal Medicaid expansion and the Healthy Iowa plan. The impasse in the legislature continues as budget gaps loom and a March shortfall threatens Medicaid funding. A supplemental appropriation is urged to prevent higher hospital costs and potential federal penalties.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Health and Human Services
David Roederer
State Department of Management
Letters on Seatbelt Iowa and veteran homecoming at Cedar Rapids
A reader argues Iowa ranks high in fatal crashes involving heavy trucks and criticizes enforcement policies. The letter cites CVE staffing plans and industry influence. A second letter expresses gratitude to veterans at a Cedar Rapids airport welcome home event and reflects on wartime service and reception.
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Iowa
Wrd
Nhtsa
CVE
U.S
Cedar Rapids
Korea
Joni
Washington, D.C
Global warming debate spans Iowa policy and energy use
Iowa City may repeal a traffic cam law while Cedar Rapids backs the Honor Flight effort. Gazette columnist Jennifer Hemmingsen argues climate change is an immediate danger, citing IPCC findings. Opposing scientists claim fossil fuel use, especially coal, need not trigger urgent action as Alliant Energy notes coal fuels 47 percent of its generation and 59 percent of sales go to industry and commerce.
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Ms. Hemmingsen
United Nations Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change
IPCC
Alliant Energy
Iowa
Alliant
Five years out: Ongoing impacts of the 2008 floods in Iowa
Roger Wolf of the Iowa Soybean Association outlines regional water challenges, past floods, and ongoing watershed efforts in eastern Iowa. He promotes integrated management, data guided actions, and public private partnerships to support farmers near Cedar Rapids and across the region.
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Num
Ber
Upper
Cedar River
Bremer
Chickasaw
Floyd
Mitchell Counties
Usda Natural Resources Conservation Service
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Iowa Flood Center
Walton Family Foundation
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
Ppc.uiewa.edu
Forkenbrock
Thegaz.us
CSPS
Roger Wolf
Iowa Soybean Association
Iasoybeans
Branstad Encourages Iowa First For Recent Grads
Terry Branstad hails Iowa as a strong, livable base for graduates. He cites Cedar Rapids as a prime choice with a growing economy and top employers including Rockwell Collins and Transamerica. He notes low unemployment, high wages and numerous opportunities across sectors.
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Iowa
Midwest
Congressional Quarterly Press
Cedar Rapids
Forbes Magazine
Kiplinger
Personal Finance Magazine
Kiplinger’s
Rockwell Collins
International Automotive Components
Transamerica
Toyota Financial Services
Acciona North America
Titans
RoughRiders
Cedar River
Coralville Lake
Lake Macbride
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Herman Lenz Sumner
Iowa City
Quaker Oats
Penford
Archer Daniels Midland
Tim.albrecht
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