Iowa Seals Win With School Based Dental Program Shine
Dr. Bob Russell and Jeff Russell highlight Iowa’s I-Smile School program funded by Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation and the CDC. The initiative expanded access from 27 to 97 counties, serving high need schools and preventing thousands of cavities.
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Health Affairs
National Governors Association
Bob Russell
Sealant
Jeff Russell
Delta Dental of
Community letters urge include pets in safety warnings
The Cedar Rapids public safety spokesman Greg Buelow warns warming weather increases risk to children left in cars and readers urge including animals. Paula Hernandez adds pets are family members. The letter criticizes Iowa for low tobacco prevention spending and casino smoking loopholes amid rising adult and youth smoking rates and Master Settlement funds.
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Greg Buelow
Cedar Rapids
Focus on victims and media after Manchester attack
Harrop argues victim emphasis and media sensationalism fuel terrorists by rewarding shock and heartbreak. She urges measured coverage to reduce impact, noting CNN’s on air distress, nightly replay of chaos, and the danger of targeting imagery. She calls for restraint while acknowledging the human cost.
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England
CNN
Don Lemon
Saffie Rose Roussos
Iowa moves toward first mobile phone based state ID
Discussion of Iowa exploring a mobile ID system with MorphoTrust. The pilot began in 2014 and aims for 2018 release. The system would allow verification via short range wireless transfer and may reduce need to visit DOT offices. Privacy and security concerns are noted.
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MorphoTrust
Iowa Dot Motor Vehicle Division
Mark Lowe
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