Iowa climbers link Everest expedition to students online
Des Moines area climber Charlie Wittmack leads a team aiming for Everest next spring with 20 Iowa schools already on board and 100 hoped for. The Adventure Institute will connect climbers to classrooms via satellite email and the Internet as teams plan a $100,000 to $125,000 attempt, including a $70,000 Nepal permit.
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Scenic-ride train in Boone gets new FP7A engine
Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad officials announce a Florida bought FP7A streamliner engine will pull 15 mile trips along the Des Moines River Valley. Donors have contributed 40000 of 65000 dollars for the purchase while the engine rests in the depot awaiting painting and operation. Fenner Stevenson says spectators will come to watch it in service.
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Brain tissue sought for autism research in Iowa and four states
Researchers expand brain tissue donation for autism studies targeting autists and families in Iowa Maine Michigan and New Mexico. About 40 to 60 donors have provided tissue after death aiding 30 worldwide projects. Autism tissue program seeks cellular brain insights to improve causes and treatments.
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