Endangered Banteng Calves Born To Iowa Cows
Two banteng calves were born via cesarean in Sioux Center Iowa with Trans Ova Genetics donating the cows and overseeing the process. One calf weighed twice expected and was euthanized. The event highlights Iowa's growing biotechnology sector and follows state lawmakers targeting Trans Ova in a 33 million funding bill to boost the industry.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Eric Woolson
Trans Ova Genetics
Sioux Center
Trans Ova
Animal Life Science
Banteng births highlight biotech hopes in state bill
The author notes banteng births as evidence of biotechnology potential in the state. Banteng are slender white animals with curved horns. fewer than 8,000 remain in the wild, mainly on Java. If successful, surviving banteng would be moved to the San Diego Wild Animal Park to breed.
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Senate
Woolson
Java
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Moving bus wraps turn city buses into rolling billboards
The city uses 35 large buses with ads from Foster’s Heating and Air Conditioning Alliant Microtel Inns and Suites Best Bath Wendy’s and Z-102.9 radio. Houck Motor Coach Advertising splits revenue with the city. Revenue totals rose to 28 393 in 2002 while other bus ad income stayed around 31 thousand annually.
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Foster’s
Alliant
Microtel Inns & Suites
Best Bath
Wendy’s
Z-102
Houck Motor Coach Advertising
St. Paul
Quality Installations Inc
Des Moines
Brian Vosberg
Vosberg
Omaha
Lincoln
Neb
Dubuque
Hoekstra
Murals and Mystery Survive at Elk's Cafe Repaint Project
Josie works to uncover and restore a long hidden mural once in Elk's Cafe, revealing fields mountains and wildlife. The 50 by 50 foot wall and rear panels show birds streams and trees while she salvages sections and fights grime with 409 and SOS pads.
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Josie
Elk’s Cafe
Thelma Vick
Albert
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