Weather prompts Obama and Culver to cancel events
Flooding and weather disruptions across eastern Iowa forced Barack Obama to cancel a Cedar Rapids visit and Governor Culver to postpone a Capitol for a Day event in Marion. Republicans anticipate limited impact on turnout at Des Moines conventions as McCain backers prepare and Democrats plan Hall of Fame Dinner keynotes.
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Iowa City school board sets four year terms start 2009
The Iowa City School Board reduced Mike Cooper’s term by one year and lengthened Gayle Klouda’s to 2011 to comply with a new state law changing terms to four years starting in 2009 and moving elections to odd years. Cooper, elected last year, faces a potential 2009 term open.
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Mason appoints UI Sustainability Steering Group in Iowa City
University of Iowa President Sally Mason names a seven member Sustainability Steering Group to guide a new campus initiative. The group includes Barry Butler Jordan Cohen Phillip Jones Lord Lopes De True Gordon Williams and Jonathan Carlson. A summer report will review environmental policies and boost sustainable practices.
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College of Engineering
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University Hospitals
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Office of Sustainability
Brain pathway found to halt seizures in mice
Researchers at the University of Iowa and VA Iowa City Health Care System identified an acid activated brain ion channel that stops seizures as brain pH drops. The channel influences seizure termination rather than initiation, with mice lacking the gene experiencing longer seizures. Breathing carbon dioxide may guide future treatments.
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Nature Neuroscience Advance
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
UI Carver College of Medicine
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