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3 Clinics separating from Cedar Valley Medical Specialists announce plans

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) - As the fallout from the Cedar Valley Medical Specialists financial situation continues to unfold, numerous medical care clinics once associated with the embattled medical group have announced plans to go independent. In statements posted onto their respective Facebook pages, officials from the Cedar Valley...

Waterloo, IA · 4d

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Changes are Coming to Snap Benefits for Iowans

DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO.com) – Changes to social services, including Medicaid and food and nutrition programs like SNAP, have Iowans who rely on those services on edge. In some cases, several programs work together to help parents provide for their families. Sara Shiltz, a convenience store assistant manager and...

Iowa · 3d

Hometown Current

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Iowa County EMS levy vote falls short of 60%

(This article has been updated.) A public measure allowing for a tax levy for emergency medical services in Iowa County fell short of the 60% of votes needed to pass. When all votes were tallied, Yes votes stood at 3,955 (53%) and No votes at 3504 (47%). Other unofficial election results are as follows: U.S. Senator (with 96 of 99 counties reporting) Democrat Josh Turek, 671,918 Republican Ashley Hinson, 616,934 Libertarian Thomas Laehn, 41,245 U.S. Rep. District 1 (with 18 of 20 counties reporting) Democrat Christina Bohannan, 175,542 Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks, 141,677 No party, Michael Bridgford 12,038 U.S. Rep. District 2 Democrat Lindsay James, 171,484 Republican Joe Mitchell, 157,722 Libertarian Rick Stewart, 9,500 No party, Dave Bushaw, 226 State Governor (with 96 of 99 counties reporting) Democrat Rob Sand, 740,990 Republican Zach Lahn, 594,627 Secretary of State (with 96 of 99 counties reporting) Republican Paul D. Pate, 696,077 Democrat Ryan Peterman, 612,906 State Auditor (with 96 of 99 counties reporting) Democrat Taylor Wettach, 652,576 Federal Republican Chris Cournoyer, 645,790 State Treasurer (with 96 of 99 counties reporting) Republican Roby Smith, 650,630 Democrat John Norwood, 641,752 Secretary of Ag (with 96 of 99 counties reporting) Republican Mike Naig, 686,353 Democrat Chris

Iowa County, IA · 2d

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Medicare scam warning as thousands of Iowans face coverage changes

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Insurance Division is warning Medicare beneficiaries about scams during open enrollment as people choose health insurance plans for 2027. “Open enrollment season for Iowans means it’s scam season for criminals,” said Attorney General Brenna Bird. “If you or someone you love is on Medicare, please be very careful of Medicare scams. If someone is calling you about Medicare, it’s almost definitely a scam because Medicare does not initiate calls to people directly. ”

Iowa · 1d

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Sioux Center Health Ranks 9th, Orange City Area Health System 12th on Newsweek’s Iowa List

Sioux Center Health ranked ninth in Iowa, and Orange City Area Health System ranked 12th in Newsweek’s 2027 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals rankings. Both Sioux County hospitals also earned Patient Experience Awards for the second straight year. Sioux Center Health climbed seven spots from 16th in the 2026 rankings....

Orange City, IA · 3d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Swimmers weren’t warned about nearly 30 high E. coli tests at beaches this summer

There were 27 instances this summer when a single sample test for E. coli at a state beach came back above the state standard, but state regulators did not issue a swim advisory for the beach. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources tests lake water at state park beaches for E. coli and cyanobacteria toxins […]

Iowa City, IA · 19h

The Cool Down

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Iowa retiree's $726 Medicare supplement premium drops to $515 after errors come to light

"It was such a weight lifted."

Iowa · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Iowa starts Medicaid work rules Dec. 1, Wisconsin’s 80-hour reporting rule begins Dec. 31, and Louisiana and Colorado follow on Jan. 1 for adults 19 to 64

Four states have set the dates when Medicaid work rules reach their adult members. Iowa starts first, on Dec. 1. Wisconsin’s reporting requirement, 80 hours a month, begins Dec. 31. Louisiana and Colorado start on Jan. 1, the date the federal law sets for every state that covers adults under the Affordable Care Act expansion. […]

Louisiana · 7h

The Hill

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Following midterm losses, MAHA is at a crossroads

Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Following midterm losses, MAHA is at a crossroads Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Make America Healthy Again movement faces an uncertain future and a shaky alliance with Republicans, after key allies were swept from office and MAHA-backed candidates lost in Tuesday’s midterm elections. ©…

Iowa · 20h

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Mercy to offer free health insurance enrollment help in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mercy Medical Center will host two free events to help people enroll in health insurance through the Marketplace and understand their coverage options. The walk-in events are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Mercy’s Hallagan Education Center, Level 1. Visitors should enter through the 10th Street Lobby.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Expert of the day: Lung cancer awareness month

St. Luke's Dr. Alejandro Bribriesco talks risk factors, screening, diagnosis and treatment options.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 4d

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Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Closed

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, including the location in Waverly in the mall between Hy-Vee and Miller True Value, have ceased all operations, according to KWWL. The medical group has experienced money issues that led to them being forced to stop operations. They borrowed more than $15 million from Farmers State Bank over several years but have defaulted on those loans. Lawyers for CVMS had sought to unfreeze financial assets and bank accounts currently blocked by Farmers State Bank but that was denied by a judge. Employees were supposed to be paid on Friday but that allegedly did not happen and it is unclear if they will be paid in the future. In the meantime they are eligible to apply for unemployment insurance compensation from Iowa Workforce Development. Employees also no longer have health insurance coverage through the company. The individual doctors and clinics may continue to operate but will need to do so on their own, independently.

Waverly, IA · 4d

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Hundreds of Hardin County residents face Medicare coverage changes

An estimated 573 Medicare beneficiaries in Hardin County have been notified that their current Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan is being canceled or discontinued for 2027. The changes come as Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7. Statewide, more than 87,000 Iowa Medicare beneficiaries have received notices...

Hardin County, IA · 9d

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Iowa 2nd district candidate James says next congress must tackle health care issues

Second District congressional candidate Lindsay James made a campaign stop in Mason City last night, as her Republican opponent Joe Mitchell appeared at a Make America Healthy Again rally in a Des Moines suburb. James, a Democrat from Dubuque, said the next congress will be taking important votes on federal...

Iowa · 8d

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FCMC CEO Willis Elected to Iowa Hospital Association Board

Dawnett Willis, chief executive officer (CEO) of Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC), has been elected to a three -year term on the Iowa Hospital Association’s Board of Officers and Trustees . Chris Mitchell, president and CEO of the Iowa Hospital Association, said, “Dawnett is a respected leader whose passion...

Iowa · 14d

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Mason City Hospital Denies PAC Claims of Impending Closure

A campaign ad sponsored by the “Government That Works” Political Action Committee claims MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City is “at risk of closing” due to Medicaid spending decisions. However, hospital leadership says that claim is simply false. In a response to a request...

Mason City, IA · 15d

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Iowa Hawkeye Kid Captain Overcomes Cancer Battle

An Iowa girl who once had to relearn how to walk after a cancer diagnosis is now back to playing the sports she loves and hopes to one day help other children facing similar battles. Kaelyn O’Brien of Jesup was 11 years old when her parents, Tammy and Mike, noticed...

Jesup, IA · 15d

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Medicare Monday Update

Brian Thompson from Peritia Advisors is here with our latest Medicare Monday Update: Open Enrollment has begun!

Cedar Rapids, IA · 17d

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Waverly Health Center’s Bailey Krull Named 2026 Iowa Hospital Hero

For Bailey Krull, director of quality services at Waverly Health Center (WHC), caring for patients extends far beyond the walls of a hospital room. It means advocating for those who may struggle to find their voice and ensuring every patient receives compassionate care. That commitment has earned Krull recognition as...

Waverly, IA · 19d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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After death and injuries, two Iowa nursing homes added to federal watchlist

The federal government has added two Iowa nursing homes to its list of the worst care facilities in the nation. Adel Acres and Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids have been added to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ nationwide list of care facilities that are eligible for special-focus status, indicating a […]

Cedar Rapids, IA · 21d