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Indira Sheumaker’s absences raise questions about Des Moines’ council

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines Councilperson Indira Sheumaker has been absent from City Council meetings and workshops since May 23, when she last participated via phone. Public records requested by Axios show she responded to fewer …

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Des Moines adds security cameras to skywalk system

Axios Des Moines: Installation of about two dozen security cameras in Des Moines’ skywalk system was completed in the last week. It’s a matter of public safety and important to the vitality of downtown’s businesses and …

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NEWS BRIEFS FDA lets Juul appeal ban and stay on the market during a review

New York Times: The Food and Drug Administration has decided to allow Juul Labs’ vaping products to stay on the market temporarily, citing “scientific issues” that warrant a review of the agency’s ruling last month to …

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DMPD, Broadlawns launch new services to address mental health calls

Iowa Public Radio: Starting this week, Broadlawns Medical Center will be adding to ways it assists the Des Moines Police Department with mental health services. Broadlawns has partnered with the DMPD for the past five years …

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DHS seeks input on community-based services

The Iowa Department of Human Services has partnered with researchers at Mathematica to conduct a systemwide assessment of community-based services for people with behavioral health, disability and aging needs. Community-based services are the services individuals …

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Iowa companies weigh in on impact of Roe v. Wade decision on state’s workforce

Editor’s note: While the Business Record is apolitical, we report on governmental decisions that affect business. Through our Fearless initiative, we believe it’s imperative to talk about policy related to gender and family issues.

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Adventureland negligence led to boy’s 2021 death on Raging River ride, lawsuit claims

Des Moines Register: The family of an 11-year-old Marion boy who died in a ride malfunction at Adventureland filed a lawsuit in the matter today, almost a year after the tragedy. Michael Jaramillo drowned when the …

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Former Iowa Clinic pathologist sues insurer over 2019 malpractice case

A former Iowa Clinic pathologist who had testified in a highly publicized medical malpractice case in 2019 that she was responsible for a mix-up in biopsy results that resulted in surgery performed on the wrong …

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Iowa’s new elder abuse law goes into effect on Friday

Elder abuse, including financial crimes and theft against older individuals, will become a specific criminal offense in Iowa on July 1. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, who has proposed similar bills for the past several …

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Marshalltown receives $4.4 million from FEMA for derecho cleanup

Marshalltown Times-Republican: U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, announced this week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $4.4 million in reimbursement for the city of Marshalltown in the wake of derecho cleanup efforts. The city …

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