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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Samaritan Hospital and Shoes from the Heart hosted The Color Run, a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday evening discussing the next steps in the transition from a county-based mental health delivery system to a regional system consisting of three regions.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Depression, one of the conditions most commonly associated with suicide in older adults, is a widely under-recognized and undertreated medical illness.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Mosquitoes populations are forecasted to rise compared to last year.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The open house had items ranging from anything like dressing supplies and skin care products, to wound vacuums and artificial skin grafts.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Starting at age 40, women should get a yearly mammogram

Monday, May 13, 2013  Some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A little boy who has already overcome incredible odds has a few more hurdles in his future.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Dolores Snow is accused of sending false claims to Medicaid for services she had not performed.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Grant money will be available soon to help people get health insurance.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  It's Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The annual event kicked off April 28th and ended on May 4th. Volunteers helped picked up trash at sites around town.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Iowa Senate is set to debate and likely reject a miscellaneous spending bill that now includes a number of contentious policy measures.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.