Goat recaptured after dramatic escape in university research
A castrated male goat involved in post-traumatic osteoarthritis research escaped from a carrier January 29 and was pursued by US officials and university staff using tranquilizers, a drone test, and a helicopter option, before being recaptured February 8 and examined. Public officials and animal welfare advocates urged sanctuary relocation, while university officials defended the methods as necessary for data collection.
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Stephen Pradarelli
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The
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USDA
Jim Sheets
Office of Animal Resources
Sheets
Dave Visin
US Public Safety
US Office of Animal Resources
Animal Control Agency
Liz Ford
Iowa City
Tom Schnell
Operator Performance Laboratory
Heather Gipson
US Research Compliance
Nancy Marks
Institutional
Medicaid Cabs Face Scheduling Gaps Amid Transition
Medica id and transport brokers clash over ride access as providers adapt to new system. MTM delays cited by drivers who shifted to Uber while agents like LogistiCare and Amerigroup negotiate requirements. Dolly’s Taxi reports increased Medicaid shuttle business across Cedar Rapids to Sioux City, while a Cedar Rapids clinic struggles with claims and immunization reimbursements under the new managed-care framework.
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United Healthcare
MTM
Uber
Amerigroup
Denise Malecki
LogistiCare
Ents
Dolly’s
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Iowa
Medicaid
Mikki Stier
Chris McAndrew
McAndrew
Tainty
Hawks
Iowa Department of Public Health
McOs
Adam Wesley
the Gazette
Dan Hernandez
Hernandez
Iowa City district under review for special education funding irregularities
The Iowa Department of Education and AEA opened two investigations at the Iowa City School District over special education funding increases and IDEA compliance. Four on-site days began Tuesday as reviewers assess financial irregularities and whether the district met accreditation requirements, with a June deadline for corrective actions.
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Staci Hupp
Hupp
AEA
Cashman
Iowa City
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