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Iowa News headlines: Fri., May 10th 2013

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May 10th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Senate Democrats are offering modifications to a Medicaid expansion proposal. They say they’d waive doctor co-pays for patients who get annual physicals and choose healthy behaviors to better align with Republican plans. Republican Representative Walt Rogers calls the changes tweaks.

CAMBRIDGE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have identified the body of a man found in a central Iowa farm field. Barton Tingley was found Thursday in a rural area about seven miles southeast of Cambridge. The county medical examiner will perform an autopsy today to determine the cause of death.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is close to breaking a state record for the longest stretch without a reported tornado. It’s been 349 days since a tornado touched down in the state. Officials call the streak impressive because digital technology and spotter networks today are so comprehensive.

GRAND JUNCTION, Iowa (AP) — An eastbound coal train and westbound train carrying cargo containers collided yesterday. The wreck derailed 35 train cars. Union Pacific spokesman Mark Davis says there are no injuries.