Bill expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, EMS goes to governor’s desk

Legislature approves Iowa governor's disaster response bill - Radio Iowa

The Iowa House and Senate have approved the governor’s disaster response bill and Governor Reynolds said tonight that she looks forward to signing it into law when it gets to her desk. The bill includes $11.6 million to help Iowans repair homes that were damaged by last year’s massive tornadoes and historic flooding, along with […]

Bill covering all cancer types for first responders heads to Gov. Reynolds' desk

A bill to expand cancer coverage for first responders in Iowa is now headed to the governor's desk.The Senate passed the measure with some amendments last week.

Swinging for a cause: Deputies and firefighters unite to fight childhood cancer

The 13th Annual Guns and Hoses Golf Tournament brings together first responders for a heartwarming competition benefiting local children battling cancer.

Cancer coverage for firefighters and first responders goes to Reynolds

Expanded cancer coverage for Iowa firefighters and first responders is one step closer to becoming law after the House advanced the legislation for the final time.

Iowa Environmental Council launches project on relationship between cancer and environment

Iowa is an outlier for the wrong reasons, according to several environmental advocates who spoke at the Harkin Institute’s annual wellness symposium, which this year focused on the future of clean water. Speakers at the symposium noted Iowa’s cancer rates,…

Bill expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, EMS goes to governor’s desk

Iowa House lawmakers unanimously passed a bill expanding cancer coverage for emergency responders in Iowa, sending it to the governor. House File 969 expands disability and death benefits for firefighters, emergency medical services responders and law enforcement officers from the…