Stolen 6-Foot Narwhal Tusk From Iowa Museum
Investigators hunt for a 6-foot long narwhal tusk stolen Monday from the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. The 40 pound arctic tusk, prized for its corkscrew tip, disappeared from a third floor case during open hours. Police classify the incident as possible first degree theft and fourth degree criminal mischief.
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Iowans Seen Harvesting Record Soybean Crop
Iowa farmers boosted plantings and are on pace to top 509.6 million bushels with an average 49 bushels per acre. Nationally the crop could reach 2.74 billion bushels, up 15 percent, though demand and weather risks loom, with corn at 9.28 billion. The USDA notes conditions improving concerns over tight supply and futures react to prices.
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Davenport Waterloo Homes Remain Affordable Amid Rise
Housing costs rose 7.7 percent in Davenport while homes in Davenport and Waterloo remain among the nation’s least expensive. Details continue on page 10A.
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AFL-CIO backs Teamsters with major strike funding
The AFL-CIO will provide up to 10 million dollars weekly to support the UPS strike, joining Teamsters President Ron Carey in pledging financial aid as UPS warns of possible 15 000 job losses. The fight involves 185 000 UPS workers and could become the costliest strike in years.
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Three Firefighters Injured in Iowa Co Explosion
A grain bin explosion at Gateway Cooperative in Conroy injured three Williamsburg firefighters and caused more than 1 million dollars in damage. Fire crews were fighting the blaze when the bin lid weighing about a ton was blown off and fell onto the firefighters. The state fire marshal will investigate the cause.
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City Briefs Page Teases Notes and Notices
Short city briefs cover routine items and notices across sections 15A City Briefs and 5C Classified. The page hints at upcoming features in comics Crisscross and 10C Crossword while guiding readers to 11C Deaths and 2B Editorial for context.
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Center of ragweed universe guides Iowa pollen talks
Hay fever season starts with ragweed pollen in Iowa. Dr Weiler says 15 percent suffer symptoms, 5 percent severe. Daily pollen counts offered for Cedar Rapids Iowa City and U of Iowa, with guidance to limit outdoor activity during high counts.
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