Ice dams threaten homes as weather warms
Seepage from ice dams on roofs will worsen with rising temperatures. Preventive steps exist to minimize damage. A statewide trauma system guides emergency services to the best hospitals for trauma patients. West Des Moines Valley quarterback Mike Follett commits to the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Miami Hurricanes beat Florida 37-20 in New Orleans. Community center photos show Cedar Rapids residents’ views of their neighborhood. Iowa City School District to replace the DARE program with integrated health education.
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Tomorrow Ryan Robinson Chasing His DJ Dream
A young producer named Ryan Robinson pursues a DJ career, balancing practice schedules, local gigs, and media interest as he aims to break into the club scene and build a rising profile.
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Winter woes hit Iowa wildlife and birds hard
Wildlife experts warn bitter snows push survival odds for pheasants quail and partridges down, with exposure rather than starvation driving mortality. Rabbits also suffer as predators target exposed prey while feeders help songbirds and nesting season. Contact Outdoor Editor Orlan Love at (319) 398-8320 or orlanl fyiowa.com
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Iowa
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Orlan Love
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Fyiowa
Hair analysis deemed unreliable for nutritional health study
Chicago AP reports a study of six commercial laboratories finds hair analysis generally unreliable for diagnosing nutritional problems or toxin exposure. Results varied widely, with opposing conclusions such as fast versus slow metabolizers and conflicting vitamin A guidance.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Abuse issues top Iowa agenda as 2001 session opens
Iowa policy-makers press to protect children from abuse after the Shelby Duis death in 2000. Gov. Vilsack expands focus to spouses and seniors, directs more funding to caseworkers and treatment programs. Attorney General Miller backs tougher penalties and faster investigations as Cedar Rapids and other communities pilot prevention models.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Shelby Duis
Tom Vilsack
Sally Pederson
Tom Miller
Cedar Rapids
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Partnership For Safe Families
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Rount Pleasant
Legislative Human Services
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State Department of Human Services
Jessie Rasmussen
Senate opens with no power sharing deal in sight
Washington AP reports the Senate and House split 50 50 faces gridlock as 11 new senators and 41 new House members are set to be sworn in. Republicans poised to press a thin edge in government amid stalled talks between Senate leaders Lott and Daschle on committee balance and floor recognition.
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Grassley chairmanship delay eyed as Democrats balk
Republicans hint at a partisan delay over Grassley chairing the committee as Democrats weigh options. Lott warns a resolution to their differences may stretch into next week with details scarce and Turn to 6A for Congress coverage.
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Bush
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