Goose attack jolts Cedar Rapids cyclist on river trail
Becket Woodard Cole was knocked from a bicycle by a defensive goose on the Cedar River Trail near Czech Village. Rich Patterson of the Indian Creek Nature Center says geese are mostly bluff, and advises backing off or, if necessary, showing strength. Cedar Rapids Parks Superintendent Dave Smith confirms the season’s first goose attack and notes local geese are returning to normal after a flood disrupted gosling numbers.
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Iowa team links DNA like compounds to lupus treatment
Research led by University of Iowa shows DNA like compounds inhibiting autoreactive B cells and dendritic cells reduce lupus activity in human and mouse cells. In mice with lupus the compounds delayed death and lessened kidney damage, offering potential for flare up therapy pending further testing.
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Tama firefighters to burn Chelsea Elementary School
Tama County firefighters will burn the vacant Chelsea Elementary School at 500 Olive Road on Sunday as a training exercise. The building closed about a year ago and stands near residential homes, with students now attending South Tama Elementary. Firefighters use structure burn training to improve response.
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Iowans Eye FEMA Trailers Sale After Floods
Only 65 Iowans have shown interest in buying the FEMA mobile homes brought for flood recovery. FEMA has 564 units in Eastern Iowa, about 298 in use, mainly in Linn County with Black Hawk and Louisa counties also involved. Trailers cost 12 000 to 17 000 dollars at fair market value, with letters due to FEMA next week. remaining residents must move out by November 27.
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Mason to lead Midwest energy policy discussion
University of Iowa President Sally Mason will join The Chicago Council on Global Affairs task force examining how Midwest economic competitiveness relates to federal energy policy. The report, due in Chicago, recommends improving energy efficiency across buildings, transportation, and industry, plus emissions offsets and low carbon tech.
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