DHS cuts proposed for Des Moines human services
Iowa's DHS considers reducing staff by 150 to 400 full time jobs and lowering reimbursement rates to service providers to save 132 million by June 30. Options include merging service areas, expanding part time offices beyond 34 counties, and trimming optional services without changing Medicaid eligibility. A plan is due by Friday after meetings with staff management and unions.
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John Lundell Campaign Meet and Greet in Coralville
John Lundell of the Coralville City Council hosts a meet and greet tonight from 6 to 8 at Old Chicago located at 75 Second Street in Coralville. Campaign Almanac items can be submitted to Gazette Newsroom Cedar Rapids mailbox or online at gazcomm.com.
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Charges stand against justice's husband in Iowa case
DES MOINES Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha Ternus husband Dennis W Drake 58 faces charges of interference with official acts for allegedly refusing to follow a deputy's orders at a noise complaint party this summer Drake's attorney argued the acts charge and rights challenges but District Associate Judge Gregory Brandt ruled for the prosecution Wednesday
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Gates to grant $120 million for food in Africa
The Gates Foundation announced nine grants totaling nearly 120 million dollars as Bill Gates prepares to speak at the World Food Prize in Des Moines. The pledge supports agriculture research in Africa, farmer education via cell phones and radio, and policy work through the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa with 15 million dollars.
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