Streep to star in Dark Matter retelling of Iowa campus shootings
Meryl Streep may return to Iowa for a fictional retelling of the 1991 University of Iowa physics shootings in Dark Matter. Salt Mill Productions plans shoots this summer with locations considered on smaller campuses, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng former opera and theater artist.
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Tillman Gives Up NFL for Army Life Dies in Afghanistan
Pat Tillman, former Arizona Cardinal safety, left football to join the Army Rangers in 2002. He was killed in Afghanistan during a firefight near Khost at age 27. His brother Kevin also served in the Middle East.
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Prairie High Students Face First Year of Basic Skills Exams
The Class of 2004 at College Community's Prairie High School contends with Iowa's basic skills graduation requirement. Only one senior remained to pass as graduation neared, with seniors like Teran Pegump reflecting on the new mandate and future needs such as typing and computer proficiency.
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Coralville Lake bans alcohol at beaches over safety concerns
The U S Army Corps of Engineers bans alcohol on all Coralville Lake beaches starting May 1 due to drownings and rising drunken behavior. Operations manager John Castle cites safety and family-friendly visits while violators face fines up to 50 dollars and possible court action with higher penalties for serious offenders.
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Medicare drug card creates confusion at Iowa seminar
About 41 Iowa drug cards approved with potential growth before June 1. Enrollment starts May 3 at a Cedar Rapids Kirkwood seminar where seniors seek guidance. The program aims to cut costs until 2006. about 465000 Iowans are Medicare eligible with income-based credits available.
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