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Iowa Sen Art Staed reveals Parkinsons diagnosis
Iowa State Senator Art Staed a Cedar Rapids Democrat said on social media he has Parkinsons disease a progressive neurological disorder. The 76 year old plans to continue serving with therapy ongoing and recent cognitive tests passed he noted in a Facebook post. Staed represents Senate District 40 which includes parts of northern Cedar Rapids Hiawatha and Robins with a term through January 2029. He began noticing tremors last year and sought neurology care at University of Iowa Health Care last fall before the election. He used a wheelchair in later weeks of the session aided by his wife. He emphasized he can still legislate and will step down only if unable to serve.
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