Protection urged for nurses to speak out
Iowa legislators heard calls for whistle blower protections to enable nurses to discuss staffing and patient care concerns without fear of retaliation. Organizers cited low names in a state survey and warned the shortage could worsen care quality.
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Thompson to speak at Nussle fundraising dinner
Former Sen. Fred Thompson will headline Rep. Jim Nussle’s Red White and Blues fund raising dinner in Cedar Rapids on November 12. Nussle aims to boost his bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination while highlighting Thompson’s national stature in the party and Roberts nomination confirmation role.
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Wil son gets probation after stealing from Girl Scouts
Fort Dodge Iowa 25 year old T J Wilson was sentenced to 11 years probation after pleading guilty to first degree theft ongoing criminal conduct and fraudulent practices for stealing more than 43000 from the Girl Scouts He faced up to 86 years in prison and must pay restitution court costs and fines.
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Death of woman found after fire ruled slaying
Eldora police ruled the death of Brenda Cuevas, 39, a homicide after her body was found in a burning Eldora residence last week. The investigation continues with no arrests announced.
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Hersh condemns Miller and Times failings in WMD coverage
Seymour Hersh told about hundreds at the University of Iowa that Judith Miller for years peddled selective WMD reporting and that the Times editors shared responsibility. He praised Miller as a promoter of one view and questioned her objectivity and the paper’s handling of the Wilson Plame affair.
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Vander Plaats outlines leadership at Center Point Urbana visit
Center Point Urbana High School students questioned Sioux City businessman and gubernatorial GOP hopeful Bob Vander Plaats about leadership and policy. He urged teen leaders to act for causes greater than themselves and discussed views on marriage, abortion, the death penalty, marijuana, Internet pornography research, and keeping "under God" in the Pledge.
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Lamberti Promotes Safer Iowa in Campaign Tour
Republican Jeff Lamberti laid out a vision for a safer, more prosperous Iowa while touring Tama and Marengo. He contrasted his plan with Rep. Leonard Boswell’s record, calling for tighter border control, stronger antiterrorism efforts, safe communities, responsible federal budgeting, and a stronger school system to prepare Iowa students for global competition.
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Ankeny
Iowa
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