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Alzheimer’s advocacy group to speak at Iowa Capitol

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February 12, 2024

Alzheimer’s advocacy group to speak at Iowa Capitol

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – It’s the start “funnel week” at the Iowa Capitol, and lawmakers have until Friday to get their bills out of legislation. With a deadline to move bills along in the legislative process, advocates are traveling to the Capitol to speak with lawmakers.

One group visiting the capitol Monday morning is the Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. They will be speaking in support of two bills the group says would improve healthcare for Iowan’s with Alzheimer’s.

One bill, Senate Study Bill 3001, would increase access to biomarker testing by putting the test under insurance coverage. Biomarker tests are used to determine if a person will develop Alzheimer’s in their life. The group says the sooner people are diagnosed, the more likely they are to be treated.

“The majority of the times when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease it’s already at a moderate to late stage where the current treatments now available will not have a positive effect,” Doug Bickford, executive director for the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, said.

The other, Senate File 2008, would add six dementia service specialists to Area Agencies on Aging facilities across Iowa. This would help to generally help keep Iowan’s informed about the disease and give more opportunities for consultation.

The group will be meeting at the capitol this afternoon, with speeches from advocates and chapter members.

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Crews extinguish small Saturday night fire at the University of Iowa

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April 26, 2026

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Crews extinguish small Saturday night fire at the University of Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – University of Iowa student and staff were asked to avoid the University Capital Centre as a small fire broke out inside the building.

The first Hawk Alert was sent around 9:30 p.m. as the building was evacuated. In about 15 minutes the situation was deemed under control.

The University credits the Iowa City Fire Department for extinguishing the blaze.

There have been no reports of any injuries in this fire.

The Centre is inside the Capital Mall which is home to several businesses.

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Iowa football 2026 NFL Draft recap

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April 26, 2026

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The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, but not without the Iowa Hawkeyes once again sending a healthy group to the next level. Iowa saw another class of NFL prospects hear their names called and find out where their new homes will be.

As is the norm for Iowa, this draft class was headlined by offensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive line talent, which is fitting. This is how Iowa wins so many games under Kirk Ferentz, and it is a direct correlation to this program’s ability to mold and develop talent into NFL stars.

While this class of draft prospects gets set to make their way to their new NFL homes, check out the recap of where each player is headed, along with where they were taken in this year’s draft.

Logan Jones

Oct 11, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) celebrates a touchdown in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images

Team: Chicago Bears

Round: 2

Pick: 57

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Seahawks Select Iowa Guard Beau Stephens With 148th Overall Pick | 2026 NFL Draft

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April 25, 2026

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Seahawks Select Iowa Guard Beau Stephens With 148th Overall Pick | 2026 NFL Draft

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and president of football operations John Schneider met with media following day one of the NFL draft and discuss the decision to stay and pick at 32, what makes running back Jadarian Price special, how Price will fit into the offense and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

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