Remembering Ed Thomas Hall of Fame Coach in Iowa
Scott Dochterman notes the impact of Ed Thomas in Aplington Parkersburg Iowa where he inspired players as a coach and elder until a 2009 shooting by Mark Becker. Becker was arrested that day and later convicted of first degree murder. The community faced tragedy and offered support to Becker’s family.
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Iowa senator seeks to curb SEC control on indexed annuities
Senator Tom Harkin along with Capri Ivens Conn and state insurers push to strip SEC authority over indexed fixed annuities sold by insurers. They argue annuities are insurance products and should be regulated by state commissioners, opposing SEC rule 151A slated for next year. The fight threads through a congressional conference panel shaping the financial bill.
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Obama replaces McChrystal with Petraeus after controversial remarks
President Obama dismisses Gen. Stanley McChrystal for critical remarks about administration officials. Gen. David Petraeus is chosen to succeed him, with Obama insisting the move protects civilian control of the military and the democratic system.
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Stem cells reverse some blindness in eye injury patients
Dozens of patients blinded or severely damaged by caustic splashes regained sight after transplants of their own stem cells. The treatment fully restored vision in 82 of 107 eyes and partially in 14, with effects lasting up to a decade. One man damaged over 60 years ago has near normal vision.
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