Johnson County Faces Rising Diabetes Burden
The Johnson County Health Improvement Plan notes diabetes prevalence varies by region, with 6.4 percent in Johnson County versus 8.18 percent in Iowa and 9.03 percent nationally. Mortality from diabetes in the county rose since 2010 and surpassed state and national levels by 2013, reflecting broader national trends reported by CDC.
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Free Medical Clinic expands diabetes prevention work in Iowa City
Barbara Vinograde of the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic outlines efforts to prevent Type II diabetes through newly funded programs. The clinic now offers prediabetes screening and education, partners with Mercy Iowa City for the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and released a Spanish language educational video for Hispanic/Latino communities.
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Community Letters Praise And Fear On Obama And Medicaid
The writer recalls Barack Obama’s presidency while lamenting the incoming administration and its supporters. She condemns hostility toward LGBTQ people and notes Iowa’s Medicaid modernization under Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds, including 80 value added benefits and care coordination. Cynthia Michel Kalona.
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Iowa City
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Iowa
Electoral College praised as balanced system in Harsanyi column
David Harsanyi argues the Electoral College prevents concentrated power and calms majoritarian impulses. He questions calls to repea l constitutional amendments and asserts multiple safeguards balance democracy. He notes electors equal House seats plus two per state and defends a two-party, federal structure.
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Seek solutions together in bipartisan era column
Guest column by Steve Corbin urges Iowa voters to push Congress to work with President Trump across the aisle. He argues responsibility lies with Congress, calls for a National Strategic Agenda with four goals, and cites 80 lawmakers backing HB 207 and SB 199. He promotes accountability and cross‑party cooperation.
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