Linn health plans could be model for rest of Iowa
Curtis Dickson, director of Linn County Public Health, aims to use federal stimulus money to fund disease prevention policies that could serve as a model for Iowa. Ringgold County partners with Iowa Department of Public Health on the plan, with up to 16 million dollars available to hire 20 to 30 staff.
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Chance of a lifetime Eastern Iowa veterans visit World War II Memorial
A surprise crowd greeted about 75 Eastern Iowa World War II veterans as they arrived by plane in Washington. The veterans waved flags and received long awaited thanks from the public, with Arley Blankenburg of Marion saying the moment showed gratitude for their service.
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Cedar Rapids
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Marissa Ayers
Kiana Smith
Martinsburg
Vatican studies alien life after Galileo era
The Vatican funded astrobiology discussions with astronomers and biologists to assess life beyond Earth and its implications for Catholic doctrine. Jesuit astronomer Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes said belief in extraterrestrial life does not oppose faith, noting God’s creative freedom and the Big Bang as compatible with Church teaching.
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Iowa Cash for Clunkers shows local model shifts
Iowans bought fewer national top sellers in the Cash for Clunkers program. National leaders like the Toyota Corolla Honda Civic and Toyota Camry ranked lower in Iowa, while the Ford Focus and Chevrolet Silverado led Iowa sales with 388 and 337 units respectively. Chevrolet Cobalt and Impala also ranked high in Iowa.
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Gazette
Iowa
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