Category Archives: Public Health

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading →

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Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa by Paul Deaton“We live in a country where the rich get richer and the rest of us see diminished economic opportunities. As George Carlin said, 'the reason they call it the American dream … Continue reading →

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MMM and the Iowa Department of Public Health

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

With Governor-elect Branstad’s appointment of Mariannette Miller Meeks (MMM) as director of the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Blog for Iowa will have more reason to post about the state of public health in Iowa. As we said in … Continue reading →

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Iowa Marks World Aids Day 2010

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Marks World Aids Day 2010 December 1, 2010 marks the 22nd annual World AIDS Day Celebration. World AIDS Day is about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. The 2010 campaign continues the message of 2009; 'Universal Access and … Continue reading →

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