Volunteers clean along Avenue of the Saints to set record
Volunteers spanning Minnesota to Missouri collected trash along the Avenue of the Saints seeking to break the world record for the longest litter cleanup. The same edition highlights children in Afghanistan facing long work hours and limited education as a page 1B feature.
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Beathard Shines In Iowa Spring Game As Backup
Backup quarterback C J Beathard had a big day in Iowa spring football game but remains the backup to Jake Rudock. Coaches say both could see action this fall as the team plans for depth at quarterback.
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Iowa
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Corrections Chief Hinzman Faces Audit After 24 Years
Erin Jordan reports that Gary Hinzman, longtime director of Iowa's correctional services, was praised for innovation yet criticized for secrecy and mismanagement. Budget cuts spurred fee hikes and position reclassifications, with lawmakers helping secure state funds for at-risk juvenile programs. State auditors renewed a probe this spring to assess potential criminal activity in the agency overseeing parole and probation across six counties.
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Autism therapy shifts push families to adapt daily
B A Morelli reports on rising autism prevalence and the impact on families like Ecky Aman and her son Cooper. At a Coralville pool for weekly physical therapy, a hot tub closure disrupts Cooper’s routine, highlighting how care plans hinge on predictable therapy rewards for autistic children.
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Talking About Cooper Moving On In Therapy Session
A narrative describes Cooper in a therapy session focusing on minute fixes and sudden meltdowns. Becky Aman appears in a video interview linked by The Gazette. The piece notes Cooper’s rapid shifts and eventual movement toward processing in the session.
Democrats Face Hurdles as Senate Map Shifts in 2014
Democrats see tougher odds to defend Senate control as four formerly safe seats Iowa Colorado Michigan and New Hampshire move into play while Republicans target Alaska Arkansas Louisiana Montana North Carolina South Dakota and West Virginia. Analysts cite discontent with the Affordable Care Act and unpopularity of Washington figures as reasons for the drift.
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