Iowa professor helps launch DraftOpt for fantasy drafts
Jeff Ohlmann of the University of Iowa co created DraftOpt with Michael Fry to provide pick by pick recommendations for fantasy football using a mathematical model. The idea emerged in graduate school and evolved as team members including Matthew Gibson joined to code the program.
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Erica Pennington
Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Jeff Ohlmann
Management Sciences
Ohlmann
University of Michigan
Michael Fry
University of Cincinnati
Fry
Matthew Gibson
Tanning salons cited in Linn and Johnson counties
Environmental health teams from Linn and Johnson counties found violations at numerous tanning facilities during recent inspections. About two thirds of 53 salons inspected in Linn County were cited for overlong sessions and overuse, improper bed cleaning and maintenance, prompting recalls and renewed education efforts.
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Linn, Johnson Facilities
Vanessa Miller
Gazette Earth
Linn
Johnson Counties
James Lacina
Johnson County
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Tanning violations surface in Linn and Johnson counties
Public health reports show Linn County with 53 tanning facilities and 34 under violation. Violations cite overuse by 21 customers, broken or dirty equipment, improper eyewear, and cleaning abuses. Johnson County notes issues with incompatible bulbs, broken equipment, and sign problems.
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Lawmakers pledge to tackle pay for performance in Iowa
Des Moines lawmakers from both parties say they are open to linking teacher pay to classroom results. Senate leader Gronstal and House Speaker Paulsen express willingness despite union and political pressures. Governor Branstad backs some form of performance based pay with education and property tax reform to top the next session agenda.
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Press
Des Moines
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Kraig Paulsen
Hiawatha
Terry Branstad
Vors
Tim Albrecht
Paulsen
Cedar Rapids weighs ending curbside glass recycling
Cedar Rapids officials consider stopping the curbside glass program amid rising costs and no revenue. Utilities director Pat Ball and solid waste manager Mark Jones say they are taking a cautious look at ending glass collection as part of the weekly recycling program.
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Cedar Rapids
Ine Vazette
Pat Ball
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