by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Health & Medicine
An unexpected upturn in the number of Iowa children dying this winter from the flu and other respiratory illnesses is prompting state — and federal — health officials to investigate any possible links. Dr. Patty Quinlisk, Iowa’s chief epidemiologist,...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Crime & Courts, Education
The Iowa Supreme Court has thrown out a lower court ruling that overturned the firing of the former Ames High boys basketball coach. The Ames school board fired head boys basketball coach Dennis Cullinan in 2004. He had been the coach for eight years. The firing came...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Health & Medicine
A California-based health insurance company admits it made a mistake that could bring some unpleasantness for an untold number of Iowa physicians. Health Net Federal Services says it accidentally posted the Social Security numbers of more than 100,000 doctors on its...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
We hear plenty about the costs of repairing bridges, but Quad City residents may be suffering from sticker shock after hearing the estimated price of building a new span over the Mississippi River. Denise Bulat, director of the Bi-State Planning Commission, says the...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
The class 3A semifinals capped off Thursday’s action at the girls’ state basketball tournament. A huge second half run lifted top ranked Pella into the championship game. The Dutch outscored Marion 34-6 during a decisive part of the second half enroute to...
