VA official warns of future Iowa cuts
VA official Tom Carson says Iowa centers may cut more jobs next year if non personnel costs cannot be trimmed. The Iowa City, Des Moines, and Knoxville hospitals already announced 100 plus job cuts after Oct. 1, with expected nine figures in savings across Iowa and Nebraska centers.
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Traces of PETN Found on TWA 800 Debris
Investigators reported chemical traces of PETN on wreckage from TWA Flight 800, suggesting an explosive may have destroyed the jet. Officials caution that other theories, including mechanical failure, remain possible and more debris evidence is sought.
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Clinton Signs Historic Welfare Overhaul Into Law
President Clinton signed a sweeping welfare reform ending the federal guarantee of aid and giving states power to design time restricted work focused benefits. The plan aims to save 55 billion over six years, imposes a five year lifetime limit, requires work after two years, and includes cross state enforcement for deadbeat parents. Liberal groups protested while aides outlined proposals to assist recipients at the Democratic convention.
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McLeod to Begin Groundwork on SW Cedar Rapids Tech Park
McLeod Inc announces start of a 260 acre technology park south of Highway 30 off C Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Groundbreaking follows approval of a 500000 CEBA forgivable loan to create about 500 jobs within two years, with plans for 600 new jobs, 350 retained, and a minimum 9.7 million dollar investment. Clark McLeod says first phase includes a 160000 square foot building for 1000 employees and a 25000 square foot bunker for monitoring a seven state fiber optic network. Ryan Companies and Priority One helped secure land, zoning, and incentives. IES Utilities provides about 60000 in electric pricing incentives over three years.
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Third branch of life confirmed by archaeal microbe study
Scientists decoded the 1700 genes of Methanococcus jannaschii, a microbe living on the ocean floor that survives near boiling water and thrives on carbon dioxide. The research argues this organism belongs to a distinct branch called archaea, separate from bacteria and eukaryotes, confirming a third major form of life.
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Institute For Genomic Research
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Outdoor notes tease four fish species in late summer
Wild Side column hints at best chance to catch four species in one outing as late summer streams run low and slow. Ramblin' column mentions buried gold tales near Mc Gregor circulating again. Iowa football TV listings suggest every Hawkeye game may be televised this fall. Gold card projects in Camanche Grinnell noted along with a political forum plan between Lightfoot and Harkin.
City Briefs Highlight Local Developments
City Briefs item consolidates several short notices from the town council zoning updates public services and neighborhood concerns. It notes small changes in municipal operations and upcoming deadlines affecting residents and local businesses.
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