Federal research funding boosts Iowa public universities
The anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is noted as a landmark, with UI achievements highlighted. Explorations include Explorer I, ACT founding, CMV promoter work by Dr. Mark Stinski, and ARRA funded projects worth over 53 million dollars. The piece emphasizes job creation, ongoing research grants, and regional economic impact. Jordan Cohen named interim vice president for Research and Economic Development in 2008.
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University of Iowa
U.S
James van Allen
E.F. Lindquist
Ted McCarrel
ACT
American College Testing
Iowa City
Iowa
Mark Stinski
Stinski
College of Education
Institute For Hydraulics Research
Uiowa
Edu
Arra
Jordan Cohen
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky
Debate over what counts as normal in mental health guidelines
In Dubuque, a city resident and several local professionals question the DSM5 revisions, arguing diagnoses lack biological tests and risk stigma. The piece notes psychiatrists, psychologists, and ethics debates as analysts weigh how those labeled sane or insane are defined. Tim Trenkle, a local psychology and writing instructor, is cited among commentators.
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Dubuque
American Psychiatric Association
Valerie Parr
Treatment and Research Advancements Association For
Sammy
Edward
Forgiveness as healing after Mark Becker murder trial
Jennifer Bioche calls Christians to forgiveness in the wake of the Parkersburg coach Ed Thomas murder case. She urges reconciliation with Mark Becker, urging community outreach, prayer, and personal forgiveness while acknowledging grief and justice.
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Mark Becker
Parkersburg
Ed Thomas
Christ
Becker
Iowa
Council Street
Letters Show Divided Views on City Spending and Same-Sex Marriage
Readers argue about a half million dollar modification to an unnamed project and discuss a PLA for Linn County Community Services Building with quotes from union and non union figures. The letters reference Mark Jones, Mary Erwin, Jeremy Price, Mike Shea, and Annie Schreve.
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Gazette
Mark Jones
Mary Erwin
Cedar Rapids
Monday Gazette
Linn County Supervisors
Linn County Community Services
Jeremy Price
Price Industrial Electric
Price
Mike Huckabee
Annie Schreve
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Ernest Ray
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Jennifer Bioche
Marion
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Mike Shea
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