U I research funding near record despite looming cuts
University of Iowa reports a record 189.3 million dollars in research grants and contracts for fiscal 1995, with 125.3 million from federal sources. If federal cuts estimated by a House subcommittee had been in place last year, U I would have faced at least 3 million in losses.
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Bosnian Muslims Escape Srebrenica Enclave For Tuzla
About 4,000 Muslim men fled from Srebrenica to government-held Tuzla amid Serb attacks and a broader 60 mile trek through Serb held territory. UN agencies report up to 19,000 Muslims unaccounted as rescue efforts continue from Zepa and other safe areas.
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Meskwaki challenging Winnebago bid for NCC property casino
Meskwaki Tribe counters Winnebago plan to operate a casino at the National Cattle Congress property in Waterloo. Jamco Inc. bought NCC track rights from banks after a sheriff’s sale to clear debts of about 3.7 million dollars. A 1996 referendum could permit expanded gambling including a slot casino.
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Chicago heat wave toll could reach 300 deaths
Dozens of newly arrived victims filled the Cook County morgue as Chicago's heat wave pushed the death count to 179 and officials warned it could reach 300. Medical examiner Edmund Donoghue noted many deaths were heat related or contributory and the morgue struggled with space amid rising decomposed bodies.
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Gazette celebration at Meth-Wick marks community visit
The Gazette marks its In The Neighborhood project with a 2 p.m. visit to Meth-Wick Community for a 3% hour celebration open to community members. Gazette newsroom staff will gather ideas and comments, with performers Vigertones Barbershop Quartet Leo Greco Frank Buhr SanDee Skelton and Boot Scootin Buddies. A League of Women Voters representative will handle voter registration from 5 to 6 p.m.
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Fire at Cedar Rapids water plant draws nationwide attention
A blaze at a Cedar Rapids water pollution control plant sent a cloud of black smoke across parts of the city a decade ago. No deaths or serious injuries were reported, but the incident prompted widespread coverage under the label Toxic Tuesday. The Back Page feature on 14D includes story and photos.
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Stringer Leaves Iowa Women Basketball Coach Minds Rutgers Move
Stringer explains decision to move to Rutgers while Iowa players question reasons they may not fully grasp. The veteran coach indicated the rationale would likely stay with her, not the players, as details appear on page 1D.
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