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Dollars from education to water quality. The lack of progress last year was partly blamed on the fact that republicans controlled the iowa house and while democrats controlled the senate which will stay the same this year. Tomorrow Governor Terry branstad will deliver his condition of the state address. That speech is scheduled to begin at 10 in the morning at the Iowa State Capitol building in des moines. Later that day president barack obama will deliver his final state of the Union Address. A...

Yet of a criminal act in an explosion on board a midair plane. Take a look at these pictures there were 74 passengers on board. And 2 passengers were injured. However. A body found later near the airport is believed to be a person that could have been sucked through that hole. If this was a bomb, no group immediately took responsibility. Two senior military leaders say women draft. Restrictions that barred women from combat jobs in the us were lifted by the Defense Department last year. A marine...

Ohio's new fireworks law took effect Friday. Residents may now set off fireworks but with some restrictions

Kids body temperatures heat up three to five times faster than an adults. Heres how to keep them safe in hot weather.

Lifeguard shortages still problematic, as Cincinnati Recreation Commission is offering signing bonuses up to $2,000.

June is Mens Health Month, and some providers still are trying to convince more men to make room for wellness visits on their calendar. A South Dakota physician says shrugging things off eventually could land you in a medical setting more frequently. Mark Beard, a specialist in family medicine and mens health for Sanford Health, said men typically start to avoid doctor visits after their teenage years, when they no longer have required physicals for things such as team sports. ...

The COVID-19 public health emergency mandating continuous coverage for Medicaid enrollees is expected to expire later this year, and experts say states such as Kentucky could ramp up communication, including text messages and emails to beneficiaries, to ensure residents dont slip through the cracks when the policy ends. Since the start of the pandemic, many Kentuckians have moved, and changed their address and possibly their phone number. Farah Erzouki, senior policy analyst for the Center on ...

One of Connecticuts largest health systems launched a new resource in Hartford this month, aimed at helping patients access healthy and nutritious foods free of charge. The Healthy Food Resource Center is located on Hartford Hospitals campus, and is open to patients with a doctors referral. When they walk in, theyll find a refrigerator and freezer, along with fresh fruits and vegetables, many of which are locally sourced. ...

With the unofficial start to summer, pools around Ohio are opening this Memorial Day weekend, and when it comes to swim time, experts encourage parents to become "water watchers." Drowning is the top unintentional cause of death for children ages one to four, and the second-leading cause among kids ages five to 14. Dawne Gardner, senior injury prevention specialist for Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, pointed out 70% of drowning deaths occur between May and Augus...