Legendary Olympian aids surfer in 1920s swimming lessons
The famed Olympian and surfer assisted Martha Schulke with swimming techniques in the 1920s, highlighting a historic coaching moment. Organizers aim to attract stronger bands at this year’s event, while keeping the culinary traditions in mind. Governor Vilsack’s plea for hog producers to sell lighter weights meets a tepid response. ISA tight end Kyle Knock nicknamed Crazy Legs earns praise for a scoring play versus Florida State. A mild writer’s work boosts Iowa bird numbers in OUT DOOR.
Iowa lawmakers question Bush Iraq war case
Washington reporters cite grave doubts from Rep. Jim Leach and Rep. Leonard Boswell about a U S strike on Iraq without prior congressional authorization. They urge Bush to seek a war resolution unless there is absolute certainty Saddam Hussein will trigger a mass weapon.
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Should the U S attack Iraq poll public opinion
A Gazette-KCRG TV9 poll of 415 Eastern Iowans in the week of July 29 shows 41 percent oppose an Iraq attack while 32 percent support it. Men favor attack more than women, and younger adults show higher support than seniors. margin of error is plus or minus 4.8 points.
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West Nile appears in Iowa parks as campers warned
Signs go up in Iowa state parks warning campers to wear protective clothing and use repellent amid West Nile virus concerns. Officials note five prevention steps and explain symptoms while stressing no broad spraying will occur. some counties add local notices.
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Fewer travel for Labor Day weekend across Midwest
AAA Minnesota Iowa predicts 32.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more this Labor Day weekend, down from 33 million last year due to slower economy and cheaper gas. In Iowa gas averages 1.37 a gallon, while air travel drops by about 300000 passengers to 3.8 million. highway travel remains the main pattern with modest increases in rail and bus use.
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Babies’ Babbling Maps Brain Language Start
A Dartmouth study shows infants five to twelve months babble with right‑side mouth emphasis. Researchers Laura Ann Petitto and Siobhan Holowka film and slow down infant sounds to link babbling to distinct brain regions, suggesting early specialization of language functions.
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