Iowa Opioid Prescriptions Dip Slightly in Iowa
Iowa health care officials report a tentative 10 percent drop in prescription opioid sales to about 270 million this year from 301 million last year. Andrew Funk of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy cites the Prescription Drug Monitoring system as key, with about 45 percent of providers registered and plans to upgrade the registry next spring.
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Iowa Dental Board
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Former Nebraska official weighs 2020 voter desires
Mike Johanns says voters will want more than disruption in 2020 asking why Washington can’t be effective. He notes concerns over Social Security Medicare and the tax system and suggests a candidate who can run government and deliver results. Johanns stops short of endorsing Trump’s second term.
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Florida
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University of Nebraska
Loebsack Maintains Lead With $1.5 Million Cash on Hand
U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack D Iowa City heads into the 2018 primary with about 1.5 million in cash. He posted 23560 in new fundraising for Q3 from individuals PACs and party committees. Republican Chris Peters Coralville trails with 35 607 for the quarter and 26 169 in cash with 110 000 debt.
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Cedar Rapids Hosts Open House for City Week Activities
Cedar Rapids will host an open house at the City Services Center from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday to showcase city vehicles and staff with games, balloon art, and prizes. The NAACP Cedar Rapids branch plans its 75th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Oct. 28 at Miller Hall with Judge Kevin McKeever as keynote and tickets $60. The city reports lane closures on Fourth Avenue SE and Fifth Street SE downtown, paving progress on C Avenue NE, and a Summer Dare Everywhere literacy program honored as a Top Innovator by Urban Libraries Council.
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