Dems join GOP in Jan 3 caucuses preserve first-in-nation status
Iowa Democrats moved their precinct caucuses to January 3 to align with Republicans and maintain the 1980s pattern of simultaneous caucus days. Party leaders said a united front is needed to keep Iowa’s front-loaded, first-in-nation stature amid a wave of earlier state contests. The decision came after a conference call with over 40 Democratic leaders and followed Republicans’ shift to January 3.
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Iowa GOP leader writes novel about caucuses
Inside State GOP leader writes a novel about caucuses as Eastern Iowa reports 9B on today’s caucus events. The Republican Party of Iowa shows solidarity to protect Iowa’s first in nation status while Democrats debate date shifts toward January 3 or 8.
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Iowa counties face rising debt beyond zero bond debt
Iowa counties historically carry less debt than cities and schools but rising costs and tighter tax levies threaten that balance. Linn County owes 2.345 million for jail and sheriff remodels, due by 2009, costing about 16 cents per $1,000 valuation, far under its 598 million debt limit.
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Kidney transplant list grows in Iowa amid diabetes rise
Iowa faces rapid ESRD growth from Type II diabetes with 176 cases in 1980 rising to 820 in 2005. Laurene Hendricks of the Iowa Department of Public Health cites a 366 percent increase over 25 years as awareness month flags diabetes issues.
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Stayin’ Alive blog links aid kidney patients study
Local medical experts note rising diabetes diagnoses as a leading precursor to kidney disease. Kathy Alter’s Stayin’ Alive blog on Gazette Online discusses dialysis and transplant links for diabetics, highlighting resources from the National Kidney Foundation and the American Association of Kidney Patients.
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Halloween safety fears keep some kids home
Two thirds of parents will have children trick or treat this Halloween but many minorities and lower income families will skip door to door due to safety concerns. The Associated Press Ipsos poll shows whites 73 percent versus minorities 56 percent plan to go trick or treating amid neighborhood safety worries.
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Salem child enjoys candy at Mount Pleasant trick or treat
Madison Helling, 2, of Salem, receives candy during a downtown Mount Pleasant trick or treat event. Many parents say their kids will skip the Halloween outing this week citing safety concerns and caution.
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