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Hinson Backs Bipartisan Effort to Address Nationwide Physician Shortage

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

Jan 18 2024Washington, DC – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) has joined forces with Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) to introduce the bipartisan Districting Our Country’s Transfer of Residency Slots (DOCTORS) Act. The purpose of this act is to tackle the nationwide physician shortage by reallocating unused waivers from the Conrad 30 waiver program to states that have used their maximum number of waivers.The Conrad 30 waiver program allows foreign-born medical school graduates who came to the United States on a J-1 visa to...

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Hinson Calls on the USDA to Make Key Risk Management Tools Immediately Available for Iowa Dairy Farmers

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa, along with Congressman Randy Feenstra and Congressman Brad Finstad, has sent a letter to Secretary Tom Vilsack and Administrator Zach Ducheneaux of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging the Biden administration to open the sign-up period for Iowa dairy farmers to enroll in the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The DMC program is a crucial risk management tool for American dairy farmers, providing protection against inflation and market uncertainty.In their letter, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of the DMC...

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Hinson's Pregnant Students' Rights Act Passes House

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. - The Pregnant Students' Rights Act, introduced by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, has successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation aims to support and empower pregnant women on college campuses, ensuring that they are not pressured into having an abortion and are provided with the necessary resources to continue their education and pregnancy.In her floor remarks on the bill, Congresswoman Hinson emphasized the importance of providing support to pregnant women on college campuses. She stated, "Pregnant women on college campuses...

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Edgewood High School standout Wallace Schmotzer’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, January 17

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The Cornell Rams lost 67-75 in their NCAA D3 game against the Knox Prairie Fire on Wednesday, January 17.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Hamilton High School standout Aaron Foote’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Waverly, Iowa.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Decorah High School standout Charlie Robinson competed in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

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Archbishop Murphy High School was well-represented by Luke Blachly and two former teammates now on Cornell Rams during the NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, January 17

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Xavier High School standout Tre McCrary competed in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Waverly, Iowa.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Madrid High School standout Jackson Newell’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Waverly, Iowa.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Centaurus High School standout Levi Rubin competed in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The Coe Kohawks won 82-50 in their NCAA D3 game against the Wartburg Knights on Wednesday, January 17.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Milford High School standout Trey Totheroh competed in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The Cornell Rams lost 67-75 in their NCAA D3 game against the Knox Prairie Fire on Wednesday, January 17.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Maricopa High School standout Deuce Walters competed in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Waverly, Iowa.

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C. Reece Breitenbach, former Kohler High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Waverly, Iowa.

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Bennett Sherry, former Verona Area High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Waverly, Iowa.

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Connor Barnett, former Fulton High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

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Rolling Meadows High School standout Jaxxon Handy’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, January 17

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

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Zach Strauss, former Seton Catholic Preparatory standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The Coe Kohawks won 82-50 in their NCAA D3 game against the Wartburg Knights on Wednesday, January 17.

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Linn-Mar High School was well-represented by Brady Klahn and two former teammates now on Coe Kohawks during the NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, January 17

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The Coe Kohawks won 82-50 in their NCAA D3 game against the Wartburg Knights on Wednesday, January 17.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Oelwein High School standout Jacob King’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Wahlert Catholic High School standout Cael Schmitt’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Cedar Rapids Today | Jan 18, 2024

The Coe Kohawks won 82-50 in their NCAA D3 game against the Wartburg Knights on Wednesday, January 17.