Harkin backs Sebelius amid health law rollout troubles
Iowa senator and Health Committee chair Tom Harkin defended Kathleen Sebelius and the Affordable Care Act despite the Obamacare enrollment rollout debacle. He called the problem a setback not a disaster, blamed opponents for hype, and said the law includes more than the website while promising fixes. he skipped a White House meeting to work on ENDA.
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River Levels Rise Across Eastern Iowa Areas
Eastern Iowa towns including Coralville Muscatine and Dubuque report rising river levels above 686.08 feet at the Coralville pool as the Mississippi River shows increasing stages. Nearby communities such as the Quad Cities are monitoring changes with forecasts showing continued up River activity through the day.
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Iowa City elects youngest City Council member in 38 years
Kingsley Botchway II, 28, elected to an at large seat, becomes the youngest council member since 1975 and the first under 40 since 2009. His win may bridge the gap with Iowa City’s large college student and young adult population amid housing and tenant issues.
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Dear Abby Urges Allergy Awareness Before Holidays
A reader letter asks Dear Abby to warn about food allergy risks during holidays. The columnist confirms that even trace exposure can trigger dangerous reactions and repeats symptoms and emergency steps. The piece cites Food Allergy Research and Education and provides contact details for Dear Abby.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery results and jackpot
The Iowa Lottery draws include the 100000 Cash Game numbers 14 16 19 31 33 and Pick 3 4 6 8 3 2 0 for evening and midday, Pick 4 8 9 2 1 and 3 2 9 6. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto Midday 8 9 18 25 32 Evening 4 15 25 35 39 Lotto 6 7 28 30 31 42 Extra shot jackpot listed at 3.75 million.
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Cedar Rapids area arrests list multiple charges across Linn and surrounding counties
Public safety records from Eastern Iowa detail numerous suspects charged in Linn Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Justin Perry of Vinton faced a third offense along with marijuana possession and license related offenses. Others include Ryan Floetchinger age 25 Cedar Rapids with driving while barred and open container, Debra Trimble 60 Marion second offense, and Austin Kent 19 Montour with highway charges. Additional names appear with various offenses including driving suspensions, open containers, drug paraphernalia and marijuana possession.
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Vinton
Oakland Road
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Cedar Rapids
Ryan M. Floetchinger
Oakland Rd
20Th Street
Robert S. Sandquist
30Th St
First Ave
Debra E. Trimble
Second Ave
Marion
Gregory R. Tordsen
16Th Avenue
Austin J. Kent
Montour
Sissley Grove Road
Linn County
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