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Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in Iowa, 9 other states

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A federal judge on Monday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers in 10 states that had brought the first legal challenge against …

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Partnership to unveil legislative priorities during Dec. 8 leadership breakfast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will hold its Legislative Leadership Breakfast on Dec. 8. The breakfast, scheduled for 7:30-9:30 a.m., will be a preview of the upcoming 2022 legislative session, which is scheduled to begin on Jan. …

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Johnston’s Holidays at the Town Center is Saturday

Johnston plans to kick off the holiday season with a day of celebration this weekend at the new Johnston Town Center. Holidays at the Town Center is scheduled for Saturday with a full day of activities, which …

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Judge: Iowa Medicaid denial of gender affirmation surgery unlawful

Associated Press: An Iowa law that prohibits Medicaid coverage for gender confirmation surgeries for transgender residents violates state law and the state constitution, a judge ruled in a decision made public Monday. Judge William Kelly ordered …

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ISU pays $275,000 to settle with former lab director claiming harassment from chair

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa State University has agreed to pay a former professor and lab director $275,000 as part of a settlement stemming from years of accusations both from her and against her — including that …

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NOTEBOOK: What’s the Iowa Department of Homeland Security’s role in addressing climate risk mitigation?

As part of the research that I did for a recent article on the insurance industry’s response to emerging climate risks, I learned that federal agencies are attempting to move from a reactive stance of …

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Altoona city administrator retiring in January

Jeff Mark, Altoona’s city administrator for the past 25 years, will retire on Jan. 28. Mark became the eastern Polk County community’s city administrator in October 1996. He currently is the metro area’s longest-serving city …

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Russell to leave Iowa IPL to join Biden administration

Matt Russell, the executive director of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light’s board of directors, will be stepping down at the end of this month to join the Biden administration. According to a news release, Russell …

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Technology Association of Iowa releases 2022 legislative priorities

The Technology Association of Iowa released Wednesday the following legislative priorities for 2022:

Connectivity: Facilitate high-performance internet connectivity using the best available technologies for all Iowans. Education access: Support programs, such as Future Ready Iowa, that…
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Adventureland ride where boy died had 17 safety violations, Iowa Division of Labor says

Des Moines Register: Adventureland Park violated 17 safety standards in connection with a July accident on the Raging River ride that left an 11-year-old Marion boy dead and his brother and father seriously injured, the Iowa …