Fewer Iowa cancer deaths seen in 1997 report
State Health Registry of Iowa projects 1997 cancer diagnoses total about 14 500 with 1 310 deaths. The report notes declines from 1996 in women and men, highlights non Hodgkin lymphoma rising among farmers, and cites pesticides sunlight and nitrates as suspected factors while a five year study of 78 000 residents seeks causes in rural areas.
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Lyle Muller
Johnson County
Iowa City
Lynch
U of I
Iowa
North Carolina
U of I College of Medicine
University of Iowa birthday marks 150 years
Iowa City celebrated the University of Iowa sesquicentennial with a mock legislative session at Old Capitol reenacting the 1847 debate and vote that founded the university. Attendees included Gov. Branstad and former Gov. Ray, who praised the founders.
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Mary Sue Coleman
Old Capitol
Iowa City
Coleman
University
Ann Rhodes
Philip Jones
Doug True
David Skorton
Johnson County
Owa
Iowa
U of 1
U of I
Joe Artz
State Archaeologist’s Office
Artz
Cherie Haury-Artz
Lana Artz
Emily Artz
Dick Myers
Nancy Cogan
University Hospitals
Robert Ray
Terry Branstad
Du Pont found guilty but mentally ill in Schultz murder
A Montgomery County Pennsylvania jury convicted John du Pont of third degree murder for the 1996 shooting of Olympic wrestler David Schultz but found him mentally ill. The verdict means du Pont faces prison only if later deemed sane, with potential hospital commitment first and parole possible after five years.
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Media
John du Pont
du Pont
David Schultz
Davis Eyes 500th Win in Wisconsin Return
Tom Davis returns to Wisconsin as Illinois seeks a NCAA berth with a win that would also place Davis in the elite 500-win club. The article notes his possible milestone and team implications for postseason prospects.
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Tom Davis
Wisconsin
U of I
Davis
Linn-Mar bond fails. new issue likely in six months
Linn-Mar voters split on a $25 million bond, 61.8 percent in favor and 38.2 percent against, failing to meet the 60 percent threshold. A separate measure to raise the bonding limit passed 59.3 percent, prompting plans for another bond vote in about six months to address looming space needs.
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Iowa
Pacha
Linn-Mar
Clinton approves White House donor overnights in 1995 notes
White House memos show President Clinton approved plans to invite top Democratic donors for overnight stays in the Lincoln Bedroom starting in January 1995. Documents name 938 overnight guests during his first term, including Barbra Streisand and Billy Graham, as Republicans call for investigations.
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Clinton
White House
Lincoln
Barbra Streisand
Billy Graham
Ohio
Carl Lindner
Capitol Hill
Senate
Trent Lott
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