Dario Franchitti Wins Iowa Indy 250 Dash
IndyCar star Dario Franchitti of Scotland won the inaugural Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Newton on Sunday. He opened a one point lead over Tony Kanaan in the season standings as Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves led the field early.
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Inaugural Iowa Corn Indy 250 Draws 30 000 Fans to Newton
Jeff Dahn reports a huge crowd at Newton for the first Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway. More than 35,000 attended the main grandstand and infield as fans from across the country tailgated and watched Indy Racing League drivers. Scotland’s Dario Franchitti praised Iowa fans for their passion and support.
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Spouse switches careers to science teaching
Noel leaves weekend weather job at KCRG TV to pursue a master’s degree at University of Town. After six years in broadcasting, she wanted more classroom engagement, inspired by visiting schools and teaching meteorology to children. Her last air day was May 13.
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Public Health study shows rise of superbug infections
ATLANTA AP A health study estimates that up to five percent of hospital and nursing home patients harbor the drug resistant staph germ known as MRSA. The survey says as many as 30,000 U.S. hospital patients may be infected at any time, a tenfold higher rate than some officials assumed. The data underscore a growing problem in health care facilities. The CDC and health officials note the need for broader prevention efforts. The germ spreads by touch and can cause skin infections blood infections pneumonia and other serious illnesses.
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Local option sales tax in Corridor counties begins Sunday
The 1 percent SILO tax kicks in as Linn and Johnson counties start collecting for school infrastructure. Funds to districts are per-student, with uses limited to facilities technology and property tax relief. Illinois? No. Geothermal wells at Kennedy High mark site for water source tests funded by SILO proceeds.
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