Roads and climate drive 10 year street plan debate
Midwest climate and soil challenge Cedar Rapids and other cities. Officials weigh asphalt versus concrete life cycles costs durability and quick construction. Researchers like Lee and Taylor test warm mix asphalt to better withstand freeze thaw cycles and rainfall.
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Butzier and others honor health care views as race unfolds
Butzier who helped shape health care debate entered the Senate race held by Harkin. He died when his Piper PA 46 crashed near Dubuque after leaving Ankeny. Braley Ernst Blum paid respects noting his public service and leadership at Mercy Medical Center.
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Iowa moves toward medical cannabis cards for epilepsy patients
A state effort advances to issue registration cards for cannabidiol use to treat intractable epilepsy. Officials foresee an online application form and a neurologist certified recommendation. The program aims to shield patients with limited access from prosecution for possessing cannabis oil.
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Terry Branstad
Senate
Iowa
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Flu vaccinations urged for all ages amid flu surge
Iowa public health officials led by DPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk stress annual flu shots for everyone age six months and up. Emphasizing high risk for young children, seniors, pregnant women, and those with illnesses, they note flu symptoms onset is sudden and last about one to two weeks. The flu is not reportable, but the Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network runs year round monitoring.
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Patricia Quinlisk
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Regent universities keep tuition low amid rising revenue forecasts
Reg ent documents project incremental net tuition revenues of 12 million dollars after financial aid and 18 million more in gross tuition from enrollment growth in the 2016 budget year. Iowa schools boast among the lowest rates in peer groups for residents and non residents, with 60.7 percent of operating budgets from tuition and residents contributing 40 percent systemwide.
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