Iowa psychiatry professor wins National Medal of Science
Nancy Andreasen, a psychiatry professor at the University of Iowa, earns the National Medal of Science for pioneering brain imaging work linked to memory and creativity. Her research on schizophrenia shows multiple brain regions involved and links between creativity and manic depression, seen as a life changing milestone following a 1964 infection after childbirth that altered her career.
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Neuroscience Laureate Nancy Andreasen Receives National Medal
Psychiatry professor Nancy Andreasen of the University of Iowa won the National Medal of Science. She directs the Mental Health Clinical Research Center and coauthored The Broken Brain. Brave New Brain awaits spring release. President Clinton honored her and 11 others in Washington.
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Discipline top priority for Iowa teachers survey finds
The Professional Educators of Iowa reports 96 percent of 400 responding teachers want more authority to remove disruptive students from classrooms. About 95 percent favor removing trouble-makers from districts after all corrective steps, with 84 percent backing voluntary student led prayer and 86 percent supporting minimum state graduation standards.
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Sheriff Cleared After Computer Search in Cerro Gordo
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation found no criminal misuse of a county computer by Sheriff Larry Mason. Investigators had looked into possible Internet gambling on the county system and seized two hard drives from the sheriff's office.
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Tips to keep gas meters readable in winter
MidAmerican Energy advises customers to keep meters free of ice and snow to ensure accurate readings and uninterrupted gas supply. Use a broom not a shovel, avoid melting ice on meters, clear icicles from overhangs, and keep a path to the meter clear to prevent inaccurate bills. Information at www.midamericanenergy.com.
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