Iowa Success Network eyes shared education partnership
Iowa school districts may join with the Iowa Department of Education and four universities to form the Iowa Success Network to save money and share expertise. Linn County Attorney Denver Dillard says a change of venue motion in the Evan Paul second degree murder trial was overruled. Kirkwood Community College backs a proposal for the state to retain regulatory powers over community colleges. An Iowa economics researcher forecasts slower growth this year after strong recent gains. A Minneapolis banker signs a letter of intent to acquire Midwest Federal Savings & Loan, signaling a major infusion of funds into the thrift.
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The Chin Up Problem Sticks Neck Out
A humorous note about keeping your chin up backfiring as it leads to sticking your neck out in the process.
Iowa rivers polluted as DNR faces criticism in legislature
Iowa lawmakers charged the Department of Natural Resources with failing to propose surface water protection legislation after a study showed 99 percent of streams and rivers failed to meet standards and 45 percent of lakes did not. Rep. Hatch and Rep. Osterberg urged action as Branstad prepares his budget proposal.
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Reagan salutes during farewell at Andrews with B-1 bomber
President Reagan stood before a B-1 bomber at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland in a farewell ceremony. He praised armed forces as America's pride and Adm. William Crowe urged that Reagan made patriotism fashionable again and military service attractive.
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Bush selects Watkins and Bennett for Cabinet posts
President elect Bush completed his Cabinet with Adm. James Watkins named energy secretary and William Bennett as drug czar. He urged nominees to think big on the budget deficit and narcotics while pledging a cleanups at nuclear weapons plants and a tough national drug strategy.
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New treatment halts spinal osteoporosis and rebuilds bone
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center report a delayed-release sodium fluoride therapy with calcium supplements slows spinal osteoporosis, reverses bone loss, and lowers fracture risk in five-year trials. If approved, it could become the first treatment to restore bone mass in osteoporosis.
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Linn County to pilot electronic welfare payments
Linn County welfare recipients will begin using a plastic card at ATMs for monthly ADC benefits starting in July in a pilot project. Electronic transfers aim to cut postage and admin costs, with about 2,900 Linn ADC recipients already using direct deposit options.
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Six Survivors Rescued From Leninakan Quake Ruins
In Leninakan, six men trapped for 35 days in a nine story apartment building were pulled from rubble after authorities had halted a search. Tass reported one man suffered a broken arm and the others had only minor injuries. The rescue occurred as the wreckage was being cleared and a ray of light appeared in the cell sized room.
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