Iowa Health and Wellness Plan expands Medicaid in hybrid approach
A public health op-ed lauds the 2012 compromise expanding Medicaid via the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan to about 150 000 low income Iowans. It highlights bipartisan cooperation among patient groups and lawmakers and urges prevention, nutrition, and timely drug approvals to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
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Marion City Council defeats asphalt bid to curb stormwater
Aug 8 council rejects RES 23314 to have Pate Asphalting grind and lay $950 bid for First Ward stormwater fixes. Councilors Adamson Spinks Etzel push homeowner to pay half. Overlaid asphalt worsens flooding, sparking debate on stormwater fees and use. Citizen letters cover local crime recap and charitable MDA fundraiser.
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Joe Spinks
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Lenore Skenazy Rates Local Eateries In Skenazy Stars Guide
Lenore Skenazy offers a playful, satire filled tasting map of New York City dining spots. La Cart on La Street serves quick caffeine highs and odd chocolate drinks while Les Donuts du Dunkin sparkles with bright pastries. Chez Lenore features budget bagels and lingering crumbs. Zee Home of Zee Seester-in-Law presents flaky pies and a Greek market visit.
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Chez Lenore
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Zee
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Coralville candidates flood field in city council race
Jennifer Hemmingsen reports six challengers join incumbents Bill Hoeft and Thomas Gill for Coralville’s three council seats as the mayoral contest also heats up. Candidates blast debt and financial practices while pledging growth and fiscal restraint. Matt Adam and John Lundell join a crowded mayoral field.
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Chris Turner
Laurie Goodrich
David Petsel
Mark Winkler
Jean Newlin Schnake
Bill Hoeft
Thomas Gill
Coralville
Moody’s
John Lundell
Fausett
David Kimm Fesler
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