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COVID surge leading to staff vacancies declares CEO of University of Iowa's Hospitals & Clinics

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 26, 2021

The chief executive officer of the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics reported that the openings for people in nursing, nursing assistance, food service, housekeeping and maintenance are in the hundreds due to people leaving the industry because of COVID, according to Siouxland Proud.

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'Fresh air is a wonderful thing:' Post-COVID lung transplant occurs in Iowa

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 26, 2021

The University of Iowa Organ Transplant Center performed a double lung transplant on Randy McIntyre in June, five months after he had COVID-19, according to the University of Iowa Health Care.

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'Highest passing rate' on high school equivalency exam is in Iowa

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 26, 2021

Iowa has ranked highest for individuals that passed the HiSET exam, a high school equivalency exam currently used in 25 states and four U.S. territories, according to Sioux Land News.

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Iowa AG: $4.3 billion resolution with Sackler family in Purdue Pharma case 'will go a long way' toward abating the opioid crisis

By Valerie Bonk | Jul 14, 2021

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says that a settlement has been reached in his lawsuit against Purdue Pharma.

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Recent poll shows 37% of Iowa Republicans are 'ready' for Grassley's replacement

By Valerie Bonk | Jun 24, 2021

A poll of likely voters shows Iowa Republicans want new leadership to takeover for current U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA).

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Iowa GOP chair Kaufmann doesn't think political consultants will suggest Sand runs for governor after 'shenanigans'

By Valerie Bonk | Jun 21, 2021

Iowa GOP Chair and former lawmaker Jeff Kaufmann criticized the rumor that Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand may run for governor next year.