Pierce not with Hawkeyes amid investigation and domestic matter
Iowa guard Pierce did not practice with the team on Tuesday as police investigate a dispute at a West Des Moines condo. Pierce's attorney asked for patience while police questioned him and the woman, with potential charges of burglary criminal mischief and intimidation under review.
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ALF claims spark debate over rat research practices
The article reports ALF accusations about rat experiments linked to fetal alcohol syndrome and autism, noting Freeman's anesthesia method and use of dental cement. It also covers US psychologist Mark Blumberg with a NIH grant studying homeostasis and temperature effects on infant rats, plus Joshua Rodefer funded to test drugs like PCP to study brain mechanisms in schizophrenia and learning impairment.
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What’s next for Linn supervisors measure in Springville
If the Linn County Board approves the measure it would require two additional readings before taking effect at Woody’s One Stop in Springville. Craig Clark of Clark’s Pharmacy Cedar Rapids notes large pseudoephedrine bottles behind the counter with customer signing. He explains drugmakers are reformulating to replace pseudoephedrine with phenylephrine. Walgreens limits sales of pseudoephedrine since 2002 and cash registers cap purchases at six units.
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Marion police begin citing retailers over drug precursor log law
Marion police will cite about 30 retailers who fail to keep logs of purchases of items containing pseudoephedrine ether and ephedrine. The logs require buyer details and photo ID. violations carry up to 500 dollars in fines. Police say the program aims to curb methamphetamine production and follows a June 2004 ordinance.
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Iowa counties push limits on pseudoephedrine sales
Cedar Rapids stores will monitor cold medicine sales and restrict to two boxes per purchase. Linn County Sheriff backs the ordinance, noting potential statewide action. Iowa is among 11 states with two-box limits for products containing pseudoephedrine. Local shops consider additional restrictions on camping fuel.
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Medicare drug benefit faces review over sexual performance meds
Lawmakers worry about Congress deciding coverage for erectile dysfunction drugs under the Medicare prescription plan. Sen. Judd Gregg urges reexamination as Pfizer notes 16 million men have used Viagra since its 1998 FDA approval. Bush signed voluntary drug benefit two years ago aiming to cut seniors’ drug costs. final rules issued last month with June registrations for low income enrollees and November for others.
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Young Iowa smokers weigh cigarette tax for medical bill relief
University of Iowa senior Sam Barnes from Minneapolis and freshman Jeff Colon from Chicago support higher cigarette taxes to fund medical costs for elderly and low income Iowans. Others fear the burden on young smokers as census data shows many smokers are under 34, amid broader health concerns.
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