Lee Rood

Reader's Watchdog Columnist at Des Moines Register

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Recent Articles

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Iowa bill limiting hospital charges coming after Mission Cancer columns

Register's Reader Watchdog columns on UIHC cancer clinic fee hikes are drawing attention, possible legislation from Iowa lawmakers.
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Doctors, UIHC making millions from Mission Cancer sale

Sale of Mission Cancer + Blood means millions for doctors who owned it and new owner UIHC. But is it achieving goal of expanding cancer care access?
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Prairie Meadows plans major renovation after negotiating new lease

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is planning for its most extensive renovation since it opened in 1989.
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Feds flag 4 Iowa hospitals for failure to disclose health care costs

Four Iowa hospitals, including Iowa Methodist in Des Moines, have been warned about failure to comply with price transparency requirements.
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Reynolds urges UI to end higher bills at Mission Cancer | Exclusive

Gov. Kim Reynolds says University of Iowa Health Care must make "high-quality cancer care as accessible and affordable as possible."
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Why Iowans are seeing higher bills after UI Health buys out clinic

Surprising charges from Mission Cancer + Blood are waking up Iowans to a problem when hospital systems acquire independent clinics: Prices are higher.
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Exclusive: Fraudster with lengthy record allegedly posing as social...

Exclusive: Fraudster with lengthy record allegedly posing as social worker
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After Iowa Medicaid goes private, abuse rises, wait for services soars

Even before unprecedented Medicaid cuts in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' take effect, dependent adult abuse rises and wait for services climbs 334%
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These Iowans know gardens. Here's where they go for planting season

Watchdog takes a gardening break and finds out from central Iowa experts where to find the best cultivars as planting season opens.
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Years after Polk drops criminal case, couple says they're still paying

Ankeny couple's dispute with neighbor that escalated to felony charges, then was abruptly dropped, leaves them feeling failed by justice system.
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Des Moines city manager recommends controversial Crow Tow for contract

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders thinks the city should go with Crow Tow for a multi-year city and police impounding contract.
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Iowa's consumer protection division lists the top complaints of 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says vehicle complaints were the top consumer issue in 2025. What else did Iowans gripe about?