Mumps Spreads to Iowa Neighbors Amid Outbreak
The Gazette reports mumps has reached Illinois Nebraska Wisconsin and potentially more states near Iowa. Iowa tallies 245 cases this year the largest outbreak since 1987. Nebraska and Illinois confirm cases linked to a wrestling meet. Wisconsin reports two cases in Grant County. South Dakota reports none Missouri has one confirmed case. Officials remain vigilant.
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Mumps Patient Count Updates From Iowa Health Department
Iowa Department of Public Health releases weekly counts of mumps cases with dates January 21 January 28 February 4 February 11 March 25 and April 1. The Gazette reports ongoing national and regional health updates reflecting current mumps activity in the state.
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Spring holiday shoppers eye deals on Easter décor
DeSotel of Cedar Rapids plans to buy Easter topiaries at Target after the holiday to save money. National Retail Federation data show Americans will spend about 12 billion on Easter, up 3 million from 2005, though Christmas sales remain far larger.
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Fethke to lead UI in interim president role
Gary Fethke the Tippie College of Business dean was chosen by the state Board of Regents 5-4 to serve as interim president of the University of Iowa during the search for a new leader after David Skorton departs June 30 for Cornell. He will be paid 302 050 annually and will work to prepare the university for its next president.
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Heidrick and Struggles
Chicago
Fethke Named Interim President Salary Set at 302050
Fethke will receive a $302050 interim president salary. The voting slate includes Michael Gartner Ruth Harkin Jenny Rokes Rose Vasquez Teresa Wahlert for Fethke and Willard Boyd Amir Arbisser Mary Ellen Becker Tom Bedell Robert Downer for Boyd.
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Willard Boyd
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Robert Downer
Major Studios Push Online Movie Sales
Seven major studios announce a new digital distribution move offering online ownership for films. Brokeback Mountain will be sold as a digital file the same day as its DVD release, distributed via Movielink for PC downloads only.
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Digital release of Brokeback Mountain on DVD and download
Brokeback Mountain debuts as a DVD and downloadable digital file. New releases cost 20 to 30 dollars, older titles 10 to 20 dollars. Movielink and CinemaNow offer Windows Media formats with storage on up to two computers for Movielink and one for CinemaNow. discs cannot be burned for DVD players.
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