Branstad pressed on Medicaid privatization concerns
Mason City residents at a Branstad town hall voiced worries about Iowa moving 600000 Medicaid recipients to four private managed care plans starting Jan 1. They cited input gaps and rising costs, while DHS officials warned that current trends could force service cuts and delays in appeals for Elderly Waiver beneficiaries.
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Cedar Rapids woman jailed 5 years for false tax returns
Gwendolyn S. Murray, 34, pleaded guilty to theft of government property and aggravated identity theft for filing more than 150 false tax returns over three years. The scheme claimed 388,754 in refunds from 2010 to 2013, using others’ information. She was ordered to pay 386,515 in restitution and will surrender Nov 3.
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Woman reports attack while jogging near Cedar Lake
A 30 year old woman jogger said a man tapped her shoulder and tried to grab her near the Cedar Lake trail around 3:50 pm Tuesday. He fled when approached by another jogger. description: 6 feet 4 inches, white sweatshirt, blue hat, jeans. Police increased patrols and urge buddy system, reporting info to 319 286 5491.
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