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Family calls barefooted man "Hero" after fire rescue
An Iowa woman is grateful for the heroic neighbor who rushed into a burning house to save her 85 year old mother.
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Lawmakers criticize plans to send Iowa hospital staffers to Disney center amid budget problems
Two legislators are criticizing University of Iowa officials over plans to spent $130,000 to send 35 hospital workers to Orlando, Fla., for several days of training offered at a center connected with Disney World.
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Flu shots for workers hit sticking point
Efforts to require flu shots for health workers in order to protect vulnerable patients are being abandoned by some major health systems because of legal challenges and vaccine shortages.
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When Mary Grimm started at ACT, it was 1968, she was fresh out of high school, and there were 100 employees.
UI research: U.S. has lost money on Alaska purchase
Sarah Palin has a new book out, and the former Alaska governor's rise to fame has brought more notoriety to her native state than it's had since the United States dropped $7.2 million in gold to buy it from Russia in 1867.
$130,000 University 'Disney Trip' Criticized
Despite deep budget cuts, members of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are heading to a conference at Disney World.
Some question soliciting UIHC patients
Some University of Iowa employees are 'gravely concerned' about a plan to solicit donations from patients at UI Hospitals and Clinics, an official that represents employees on UI health plans said.
UI hopes hotel will be ready for weekend after fire
University of Iowa officials hope to reopen their fire- and water-damaged campus hotel in time for parents' weekend.
Trent Consultants News Even E-Rated Games May Harm Kids, Show 3 New Studies
The first study involved 161 nine to 12-year-olds and college students who played a non-violent game, a violent but cartoonish game or, age permitting, a violent teen game.
Iowa House Hotel closed after utility room fire
Posted on Nov 05, 2009 by admin . Fire crews respond to the Iowa Memorial Union Thursday morning for a fire in a utility closet.
Competency hearing for Appanoose County man rescheduled to Nov. 23
The competency hearing for Jackie Paul Glascock, Sr., 66, of Cincinnati, accused of first degree murder, originally scheduled for Oct.
Researchers receive President's awards
Five USD professors were hailed as innovators in their respective fields as they were bestowed the President's Award for Research Excellence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
UIHC puts off plan to ask for donations
The University of Iowa is halting plans to ask University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics outpatients to sign a consent form at check-in so the UI Foundation can contact them about donations, school officials announced Tuesday.
University of Iowa halts plans for patient donations for now
The University of Iowa has put a patient donation plan on hold. Some employees and state lawmakers criticized the plan to ask outpatients at University Hospitals to sign a consent form allowing them to be contacted about making donations.
Dickens, Mims join Champion on council
Incumbent Connie Champion retained her seat and newcomers Susan Mims and Terry Dickens earned spots on the Iowa City Council on a day that saw a historically low voter turnout percentage.
Man angry with police response walks onto roadway
Police have arrested a man they say fired shots during an armed robbery in Reedley.
Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Depressed people tend to report more physical symptoms than they actually experience, a new study finds.
Ross Broderick is a survivor of breast cancer, which is far less common among men than women.
Assault Trial Delayed for Ex-Iowa Football Player
The trial of a former University of Iowa football player accused of sexual abuse has been delayed until next year.
Is asking patients for donations 'tacky'?
While seeking donations from patients is becoming a nationwide hospital industry standard, some Iowa lawmakers are displeased with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics' plan to do so.
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