The emergency order, which was put in place on Aug. 19, was set to expire on Thursday.
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The emergency order, which was put in place on Aug. 19, was set to expire on Thursday.
Given staffing concerns at a University of Iowa hospital facing the confluence of surging patient demand with an overstressed workforce, administrators Wednesday morning announced they will double extra shift premium pay for inpatient nurses and respiratory therapists for the next seven weeks.
There could be some political danger in opposing the package, Grassley said, “but I'm not going to judge whether they should vote for it or not. That's up to them.”
Grassley, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has been pushing a package of criminal justice reform measures that could reduce the sentencing difference, now 18 to 1, “but I don’t think one to one can pass.”
After considering a resolution earlier this week to rebuff a Board of Regents prohibition of mask mandates by encouraging faculty to act “at their own discretion,” even if it violates state law and board policy, University of Northern Iowa’s Faculty Senate opted for a less combative stance.
CareSource, a health insurance company based in Ohio, announced Wednesday they plan to submit a bid to join Iowa’s Medicaid program as a managed care organization. The program current administers health benefits to more than 750,000 poor and disabled Iowans.
The assault happened on May 1, while Denoyer was employed and on-duty as an Eldridge Police Officer, according to an arrest affidavit.
Whether traveled on foot or via mountain bike, the trails of Lake Macbride offer year-round beauty
Observe planets and deep-sky objects in the night sky on Friday while learning more about astronomy.
The project aims to provide paid opportunities for BIPOC artists and foster public conversation and action towards racial justice in Iowa City and beyond.
Jefferson High, North Linn High and Central City High school teachers worked at conservation centers and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for six weeks for science, technology, engineering and math experience
The plan will gather input from the public, examine existing facilities, and provide guidance for future facility improvements and recreation programming
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