Linn County faces 5.3 million deficit in mental health services
Linn County must cut this budget year to balance a 5.3 million shortfall in mental health and developmental disabilities services. Director Mechelle Dhondt calls it the worst in 25 years as Medicaid funding shifts drive a 3.25 million gap, with 4,000 clients affected and state aid cuts cited.
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Charity races surge in Iowa as fundraisers grow
Cindy Hadish profiles Iowa runners and non athletes who find races to support causes. Brita Loynachan of Marion, a 47 year old triathlete, has joined events for Camp Courageous Miracles in Motion and the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer after a breast cancer diagnosis.
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On Your Mark Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event Times
Community event listings for Saturday include On Your Mark Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at 1 p.m. starting Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street in front of the University of Iowa Pentacrest. A 4 p.m. session follows at Marion Square Park with Appetite for Marion. Sunday features the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer at 8 a.m. on Eighth Street SE by Mercy Medical Center. contact numbers and websites provided.
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Downtown Iowa City fire tests redevelopment hopes
A four alarm blaze at 2:16 a.m. damaged several downtown buildings including Bruegger’s Bagels at 225 Iowa Ave and the Van Patten House at 9 S. Linn St. One resident was treated on scene. no other injuries reported. City officials see potential for retail, office space, and owner occupied housing gains.
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Shutdown relief clears path to avoid partial government shutdown
After weeks of brinkmanship Congress moved to avert a partial government shutdown by approving disaster aid legislation. The measure guarantees continued relief for areas hit by disasters like Hurricane Irene and the Joplin tornadoes while allowing the government to operate normally when the new budget year starts. The Senate passed it 79 to 12 in a bipartisan vote, sending the bill to the House for final approval.
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