Iowa and New Zealand form biotech investment pact
Gov. Tom Vilsack signed a memorandum with New Zealand at Bio 2005 in Philadelphia to boost Iowa biotech with New Zealand investment within 18 months. University exchanges and joint ventures among ISU UI and NZ institutions are planned, with firms like Integrated DNA Technologies and Circo Medical Instruments attending the signing.
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Drowning at Raccoon River Park prompts teen death
A 17 year old drowned at Raccoon River Park lake while swimming with friends in a roped area. Two teens were rescued as police and officers searched the area near a 15 foot deep waters. An onlooker named Ron McPhee helped others escape the water.
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Man Arrested After Three Hour Des Moines Standoff
Des Moines police in a three hour standoff arrested 47 year old Thomas Bynum who was sought on a parole violation at his stepfather’s home. He refused to talk, was believed armed, and was found unarmed after officers entered. He faces return to prison.
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High Winds Roar Across Iowa Knocking Out Power
Thunderstorms and strong winds batter northern and central Iowa on Monday evening. Thousands lose power as trees, outbuildings, and power lines fall. utility poles downed amid 67 mph gusts in Nevada and surrounding areas.
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National Weather Service
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Iowa
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Accident kills brother of soldier slain in Iraq near Vail
Justin Byers 19 of Schleswig died after a pickup struck him while he walked from a ditch on Highway 30 near Vail Iowa The probe continues authorities said He is the brother of Iowa National Guard Spc Casey Byers killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq on June 11 Funeral plans for Casey Byers were announced with cremated remains to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery later Justice details remain under investigation
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USPS tests new anthrax detection system in Iowa sites
The Des Moines and four Iowa mail facilities begin phase two biohazard testing to identify anthrax in mail. The system screens air around letter sorting and triggers alarms for rapid response, evacuations, and possible crime-scene procedures if a positive result appears.
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