Harkin warns of safety gaps in bioterrorism prep
U S Senator Tom Harkin told about 200 medical professionals in Des Moines that gaps remain in bioterrorism preparedness despite progress since last month. He said a state and national plan is needed with costs potentially reaching two billion dollars and stressed frontline health workers would lead the response. Dr Patricia Quinlisk, Iowa epidemiologist, noted updated treatment info for exotic diseases will be sent to physicians and emergency rooms statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.S
Tom Harkin
Harkin
D-Iowa
Patricia Quinlisk
Department of Public Health
Vilsack orders Iowa plan to shield symbols from threats
Gov. Tom Vilsack directs state public safety officials to create a protective plan for Iowa's high profile symbols and infrastructure. Ellen Gordon named homeland security adviser to coordinate with federal partners and lead anti terrorism efforts involving state and local agencies and the Iowa National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Vilsack
Ellen Gordon
Gordon
State Department of Public Safety
Iowa National Guard
Bettendorf Mayor Hutchinson Files Candidacy for 1st District
Bettendorf Mayor Ann Hutchinson filed a statement of candidacy with the FEC as she prepares to challenge Republican Rep. Jim Nussle for Iowa 1st Congressional District in 2002. The seven term mayor touts a financial turnaround for Bettendorf and a low city tax levy as she plans a campaign launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettendorf
Gazette
Ann Hutchinson
Jim Nussle
Federal Election Commission
Hutchinson
Iowa
Mer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sen. Harkin
Sen
Lowa
Democrat
Homeland Security
Ellen
Afghanistan
Quad City Area
Dave Nagle
Cedar Falls
Nussle
House Budget Committee
Black Hawk
Bremer
Buchanan
Butler
Clayton
Clinton
Delaware
Dubuque
Fayette
Jackson
Jones and
Scott Counties
Ajram
1St Ave
Cedar Rapids
Ett Ale
Daletodd.com
Dale Todd
Dave O’brien
Willey, O’brien, Beyer & Hanrahan
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
Center Point Rd
Thomas Currie
Tom Riley
Legal Edge
Advertising Dept
the Gazette
3Rd Ave
P.L.C
Politici
Cahak
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids Water Department
Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc
Larry Allen
Trens
Stone Hedge Rd
Supreme Court of Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!