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Newborn screening celebrates 50 years of saving babies Through her work as an Iowa school psychologist, Kelsey Baker is well aware of the
educational challenges faced by children with developmental, intellectual and physical
disabilities. She and her husband did everything possible to give their son, Brody, a
healthy start. So, they were shocked, when one week after his birth, Brody was diagnosed
with profound biotinidase deficiency. If left untreated, this genetic condition can
cause developmental delays, loss of hearing and vision, coma, and even death.
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Floodwaters pose health risks Thunderstorms that began on April 17 dumped more than 8 inches of rain within 28 hours in
parts of eastern Iowa, and caused flash flooding, road closures and concerns about
potential health risks associated with private wells that were covered with
floodwaters.
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A decade of cleaning Iowa rivers Iowa ranks third in the nation for the percentage of residents who volunteer,
according to a Corporation for National Community Service report. Since 2003, many
Iowans have served as "aquatic garbage collectors" - as they are fondly known by the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources - for Project AWARE (A Watershed Awareness
River Expedition). Our photo feature looks back at the work of these volunteers who
have helped preserve many rivers and waterways throughout the state.
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