Iowa nurses push for staffing ratio law amid shortage
Nurses at a public hearing in Iowa City urged the Legislature to set a minimum nurse to patient ratio at state facilities, arguing it would ease shortages. Opponents say hospitals should set staffing based on need. Angela Trenkamp of University Hospitals warned nurses may quit under crushing workloads. Participants joined by TV from Davenport Emmetsburg Mason City and Creston as a report for the Legislature is prepared.
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Kirkwood Kids Center Earns Top Child Care Accreditation
Kirkwood’s child care center on the community college campus received the National Association for the Education of Young Children top accreditation after an extensive review. The center serves infants to school-age children and is praised as a gold standard in care.
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Arson Determined in May Building Fire at 411 First Ave
Fire investigators ruled the May 30 blaze at 411 First Ave SW as arson begun by an open flame. No arrests have been made and no injuries were reported.
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Iowa Cities Prepare for Gulf Coast Refugees Arrival
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City officials meet to review housing plans for Gulf Coast evacuees who may be housed at the State Fairgrounds Des Moines and later moved to cities statewide. Governor Vilsack and state agencies coordinate with Red Cross housing authorities and landlords to ensure placement and services.
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Woman promotes massage as headache remedy in Iowa
Joan Wollschlager, 48, promotes massage ice and exercise as a tension headache cure. She plans to present her findings to the neurology department at University Hospitals in Iowa City and operates The Headache Clinic from her home with a Cedar Rapids branch, while working as a dental hygienist at the University of Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids council hopeful with Green Beret background
McElmeel, a former master sergeant who led troops in Iraq and served in Kosovo, Uzbekistan, and Bosnia, seeks Cedar Rapids City Council. He emphasizes integrity and listening, pledging to pursue voters priorities and govern with neutral problem solving. He sits on St. Jude's parish council and aims to use his experience to serve the community.
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County Government Cuts Monday Hours to Save Costs
Four Iowa County Courthouse offices will close Mondays starting Sept. 19 to save money amid rising fuel and heating costs. Treasurer Kim Tanke Auditor Linda Griggs Recorder Sue Peterson and Assessor Sharon Hudepohl will implement 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday hours, keeping total weekly hours unchanged.
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