Worm wrangling proves lucrative for Swisher couple
A Swisher couple profits from worm farming with diverse income streams and growing demand. The story highlights how a small agricultural venture developed into a profitable enterprise, leveraging market opportunities and local support.
Vikings and Dolphins advance in dramatic showdowns
George and Smith ignite offense as the Vikings and Dolphins win key playoff battles. Matt Woodley drills clutch shots for UNI but the late surge falls short. Cowboys game details in 1D recap.
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C R native moves up in Badger Land
John Chadima thrives in the Wisconsin football program. The piece notes his rise within the Badger team and hints at the broader preparation behind college level skiing and snowboarding training.
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Crime risk lower for elderly Americans, report says
The Justice Department finds Americans 65 and older experience far fewer violent crimes than those 12 to 64, with an average 5.3 violent crimes per 1000 elderly per year from 1992 to 1997. Elderly crimes occur mainly near home and by day, while many crimes against younger people happen at night.
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Living donor liver transplant boosts survival at high volume centers
Dan and Ian Fitzgerald recovered after a rare living donor liver transplant at University of Iowa Hospitals. The study in New England Journal of Medicine found centers performing more than 20 liver transplants a year had lower one year mortality (20%) than low volume centers (25.9%), based on data from 1992 to 1994 across 99 centers.
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New faces in new session in Iowa General Assembly
The Iowa General Assembly opens its second session of the 78th Legislature with three new members: Pat Shey and Dick Taylor from Cedar Rapids and Jane Greimann from Ames. They replace Ron Corbett Kay Chapman and Cecilia Burnett after interim special elections. The House leans Republican 56 to 44, Senate 30 to 20. The first week will focus on ceremonies and speeches, with a $30 million deauthorization bill expected to be pursued.
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Sabula couple wins Iowa Powerball jackpot in 31.8 million draw
Larry Hasken 59 and his wife Sarann 56 of Sabula claim the multistate Powerball prize after buying a ticket at Ackerman Grocery. The couple, once bankrupt as a farmer and a factory worker, plan to share the winnings with family and invest cautiously including a home roof fix.
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