Record freeze spreads east shuts schools and day cares
Arctic air broke decades old temperature records across the East Coast on Tuesday prompting school and day care closures. Parents sought improvised activities as residents endured bitter wind chills and extreme cold.
New York Artist Hosts Online Sale for Loved Ones
A Dubuque native and freelance artist in New York City organizes an online sale of real and digital candles to honor loved ones who have died. The event gathers community memory through handmade and virtual tributes, reflecting personal connections across Distance.
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Coach McCaffery suspended after Sunday game dispute
Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery accepted a one game suspension after an ejection on Sunday night. He vowed to fight for his players while maintaining calm as the discipline was announced by school officials.
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BESL Transfer Purchase Expands Short Haul Flatbed Business
380 CAST to acquire BESL Transfer, expanding trucking capacity for short haul flatbed services. The deal broadens fleet reach and market presence in regional logistics.
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Cold snaps kill some ash borer larvae but not stop spread
Iowa forestry officials say a cold snap will cause limited emerald ash borer larva deaths, likely under 10 percent, and populations would rebound within a year. Minnesota researchers note colder, longer outbreaks slow spread and may create a survivable zone in northern areas.
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Technology aided stalking rising, experts warn
The Gazette reports growing cyberstalking risks as smartphones may show activity when idle, cameras blink, or calls reveal background noises. University of Iowa IT Services notes technology enabled harassment. Local groups say incidents climb with online tracking and device access. CYBERSTALKING, PAGE 7A.
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University policy changes clarify stalking definitions
The Iowa Attorney General defines stalking as intentional repeated conduct that places a person in reasonable fear for safety. It notes stalking as a course of conduct to maintain contact or control and emphasizes it as a serious crime that can escalate. Source: Iowa OAG.
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Sochi Tightens Security Ahead of Winter Olympics
Sochi entered a security clampdown one month before the Games with entry restrictions and curbs on residents moves as Putin authorities bolster measures after Volgograd attacks. Umarov urged militants to act, while residents split on the approach amid security checkpoints and tensions around the resort.
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