Des Moines Tests River Water For Clean Supply
Des Moines Water Works staff collect samples from the Raccoon River and the Des Moines River each day to assess drinking water quality for over 500,000 residents. Bill Blubaugh notes mornings with ammonia-like smells as the utility seeks safer water amid farm-dominated land.
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Season of challenges for Hancher faces funding gaps
The Gazette reports Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City plans world class events despite COVID losses and reduced University of Iowa funding. Staff rethink business models as the 50 year old venue pushes to maintain its arts mission amid 2020 budget cuts and pandemic shutdowns.
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Improving the odds for blood, bone marrow transplants
The Iowa Marrow Donor Program at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics celebrates its 40th year as it expands outreach to diverse populations to increase unrelated donor matches. Since 1981 the program has facilitated over 900 bone marrow and blood stem cell donations for strangers, but officials say non white patients still face gaps in matches.
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