Hail storms hit NE Iowa farms damage widens
Nearly three weeks after a July 24 hailstorm pounded Winneshiek Fayette Clayton and Delaware counties farmers report heavy crop losses. Gary Lehmann says his corn soybeans and hay were severely damaged raising concerns for winter feed and profitability amid low milk prices. Governor Culver seeks federal disaster designation for 23 Iowa counties affected May 15 to July 31.
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Elgin
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Fayette
Clayton
Delaware
Lehmann
Chet Culver
U.S
H1N1 vaccine study begins at University of Iowa
Tom Senneff, a 78 year old Iowa City retiree and former UI assistant law school dean, volunteers for an NIH selected H1N1 vaccine trial at UI. The University of Iowa is among eight sites nationwide testing the vaccine to guide future distribution of a limited supply. Senneff says his participation reflects helping others.
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Owa
Tom Senneff
University of Iowa
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U.S
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Iowa City
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the Gazette
Marisa Grunder
Wilton
University of Iowa seeks volunteers for H1N1 study
The study invites volunteers from UI and nationwide with over 3 000 participants enrolled. About 140 adults will receive shots this week and next at the UI. Dr Patricia Winokur leads the US trial noting rapid turnaround amid efforts to beat a possible fall resurgence of H1N1 flu.
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Patricia Winokur
Kirkwood Enrollments Prospects Keep Layoff Risk Low
Kirkwood Community College could see a near ten percent rise in fall enrollment, possibly setting a record. President Mick Starcevich says booming growth helps avoid layoffs this fiscal year despite tight economy and budget cuts. the future depends on upcoming funding and a $4.5 million gap. Officials aim to trim $1.25 million by fall and consider early retirement or program cuts as needed.
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Wazewe
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Mick Starcevich
Starcevich
the Gazette
Kirkwood
Hobbit House dwarfs entertain Manila in Tiny Legends bar
Former G R man Jim Turner runs the Hobbit House in Manila a bar themed on Tolkien where little people perform as dwarfs serving drinks and entertaining on a strip of nightclubs. Critics say he exploits workers, Turner defends his welfare. The venue has housed hundreds of dwarfs over 35 years.
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Turner
Manila
John M. Glionna
Angeles
Philippines
Jim Turner
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Peace Corps
J.R.R. Tolkien
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