Braley Faces Ethics Probe Over Campaign Use of House Coverage
U S Representative Bruce Braley of Waterloo denies ethics violations amid a complaint from the American Future Fund AFF which accuses his campaign of using official House coverage for political purposes The group notes House rules restrict such use Braley says the issue centers on video posted online and AFF plans to spend about 1 million in Iowa's 1st District to highlight his liberal record While AFF calls the conduct improper Braley calls the donors anonymous and cites democracy concerns
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Beds bugs worry Cedar Rapids stores and shelters
Stores and shelters in Cedar Rapids adopt preventive steps against bed bugs amid concerns of a national resurgence. Pla to's Closet managers enforce clothing washing and inventory protection while Waypoint's Madge Philips Center uses chemical bags, room treatments, and caulking. Linn County Health advises inspections and safe handling of items and travel precautions.
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UI's Mason sees limits on enrollment growth
University of Iowa officials announced record fall enrollment with 30,825 total students and 4,557 first year students. President Sally Mason warned against further rapid increases citing infrastructure limits and sustaining current levels while noting planned enrollment growth was to offset budget cuts.
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Two-Year-Old Dies In Buggy Accident Near Alta Vista Iowa
In Howard County a 2 year old Mennonite girl Kaylene Nolt died after a buggy bolted and pinned her between the carriage and a steel wheel. Her father Joseph Nolt suffered a leg injury but was not hospitalized. The incident followed a produce auction as the horse spooked and dragged the buggy into a tractor. The crash occurred near Alta Vista in northeast Iowa on Tuesday.
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Woman Sentenced in Medicaid Fraud Case in Iowa
Jo Ann Scott a 49 year old Waterloo resident was sentenced in U S District Court to one year in prison for health care fraud and mail fraud She pleaded guilty to submitting over 43000 in fraudulent Medicaid claims from October 2004 to January 2009 using a provider number and name.
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$30 Million Aid Approved for Iowa Disaster Recovery
Federal officials report more than $30 million in Iowa disaster recovery aid approved over eight weeks. As of Wednesday over 12 000 flood survivors had registered for assistance with housing support topping $20.5 million, low cost loans at $8.25 million, and other needs totaling over $2 million.
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