Most people don’t want to be in a nursing home. That’s especially so because some of our homes are scary. …
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Mary Timp Guest Columnists Nov. 10, 2024 5:00 am453d ago
Most people don’t want to be in a nursing home. That’s especially so because some of our homes are scary. …
William Lambers Guest Columnists Nov. 10, 2024 5:00 am453d ago
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Norman Sherman
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Iowans are concerned, anxious, angry about an $85 million nursing home sale.
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My name is Heather Hora and I am running for re-election for Iowa House in District 92. I am a …
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Jeff Poulter
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I’m Jeff Poulter Iowa House Candidate for District 95. I’m a husband, father and grandfather who worked for over 37 …
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Bruce Lear
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