Iowa Faces Gaps in Detecting Drug Affected Babies
A Iowa report says no standard system exists to identify and treat drug exposed infants. Health professionals lack training and hospitals are often unaware of available programs, leaving many babies born addicted or affected by maternal drug use without proper help.
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Vonnsen County
Owa City
Iowa
Iowa Council On
Edward Saunders
Jeanne Saunders
Mary Alice Butler
University of Iowa School of Social Work
Des Moines
Rizwan Shah
Shah
United States
Des Moines Woman Struggles With Cocaine Urge During Pregnancy
A Des Moines mother recounts continuing cocaine use despite pregnancy, illustrating why addicts persist. She hopes to overcome the urge for her two year old son and older daughter, as pages 8A cover related health reports and Iowa recommendations on alcohol related birth defects.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Woolly bear frost folklore spurs frost talk in Iowa
Rural farmers in Tama and Jackson County discuss signs of early frost from woolly bear caterpillars geese migrations and burs on weeds. Larry Kopriva and Les Johnson cite folklore alongside meteorological data noting six months after spring thunder or six weeks after locusts.
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Bert Kreitlow
Larry Kopriva
Tama
Harkin Set to Form Presidential Bid as Announcement Near
Senator Tom Harkin told staffers he will seek the Democratic nomination for president and plans to announce on September 15 at his annual steak fry. He said the decision was made at noon after a period of exploration and aggressive emphasis on a bid to challenge President Bush.
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EL Moines
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Bush
Massachusetts
Paul Tsongas
Iowa
Jackson weighs CNN talk show amid 1992 candidacy doubt
Jesse Jackson nears a deal with CNN for a 30 minute Saturday program Both Sides with Jesse Jackson to air at 9 p.m. He plans to announce a non candidacy for 1992 within two weeks, while Rainbow Coalition's Frank Watkins says Jackson is still deciding but moving toward signing with CNN if he does not run.
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Washington
Time-Warner
CNN
Jackson
Frank Watkins
Rainbow Coalition
Index of Dog Owners and Flea The Beastly Life
A compact note surveys dog owners and the common nuisance of fleas, highlighting practical tips and routine care. It emphasizes that managing fleas is a regular, expected part of pet ownership and grooming.
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Iowa City
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