Cosmic coincidence highlights asteroid dangers and detection need
The U S space program notes a 150 foot asteroid near miss with Earth and a 49 foot meteor that exploded over Russia. Astronomers warn a larger asteroid could impact any time and call for better tracking. Asteroid 2012 DA14 passed within 17 150 miles at 17 400 mph, unnoticed until a year earlier.
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Meteorite strikes Iowa with notable historic events
The article notes six documented Iowa meteorite strikes since 1847. It cites a 1979 Alvord find and a Linn County fall the day UI was established in Iowa City, with a 20 pound fragment on display at the Old Capitol Museum. An 1875 Homestead strike yielded eight hundred pounds of meteorites visible from Chicago to Omaha.
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Vilsacks decline to run for Senate in 2014 stir Iowan politics
Des Moines reports Tom Vilsack will not seek the 2014 Senate seat to replace Tom Harkin, though he may consider future office. Branstad blasts Karl Rove over fundraising strategy as Braley announces early campaign stops. Christie Vilsack may back a candidate, with Mrs. Vilsack cited as potential influencer.
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Rathje seeks GOP nomination for Iowa 1st District
Cedar Rapids businessman Steve Rathje announced he will again seek the Republican nomination in Iowa's 1st District. He founded International Procurement Services Inc and aims to cut spending and bring back good paying jobs. The field is expected to be crowded with Dem Bruce Braley already seeking higher office. The 1st District includes Linn and 19 other eastern Iowa counties, with Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Dubuque as major cities.
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