Ex-journalist becomes Dallas mayor seeks City Hall cleanup
Laura Miller, former muckraking journalist and long-time Dallas council member, becomes mayor after a hard campaign. She vows to repair streets and reform code enforcement while navigating a weak mayor system and tense relations with colleagues.
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Iowa First Ladies Doll Collection Honors Bicentennial History
The 18 inch porcelain dolls depict Iowa first ladies in period gowns and hairstyles. Initiated by Billie Ray in December 1976 for the Bicentennial, it catalogued inaugural gowns through 1975 research with input from relatives. Christie Vilsack is named Christie Vilsack on her doll.
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Historical Society
Ray
Iowa
Jule Abels
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York
Des Moines
Abels
Shirley Derr
Manson
Judy Sutcliffe
Audubon
Sleep Problems Tied to ADHD Debate Among Experts
A study by Chervin notes 7 to 12 percent of children snore and 3 percent have apnea like episodes. Some experts link sleep problems to ADHD, while others, including Dr. Timothy Wilens, caution the verdict is not settled and behavioral factors may drive sleep disturbance in ADHD children.
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Stephen Sheldon
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Chicago
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Wilens
ADHD linked to snoring in children study
A Pediatrics report based on parent surveys finds 4 to 12 percent of school age children show ADHD traits with 16 percent snoring frequently. Among frequent snorers 22 percent score high on ADHD traits versus 12 percent of infrequent snorers.
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East Iowa Daily Highlights From The Gazette
The Gazette reports on East Iowa developments including community events, local government actions, and regional business news. Readers learn about city meetings, public notices, and notable civic updates affecting Linn, Johnson, and surrounding counties.
Upper Iowa expands reach with international centers in Asia
Upper Iowa University extends its reach through international centers in Kuala Lumpur and Fayette. Ming Thong, a Malaysia native, became an early student and now works as recruiter and counselor for international students. Centers are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and teach Upper Iowa’s business curriculum in English.
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Fayette
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Malaysia
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Iowa
Ming Thong
International Center
Kuala Lumpur
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Upper Iowa Enrollment Tops Iowa Private Colleges
Langerman cites Upper Iowa University as the state’s largest private college with 5177 students, surpassing Drake University last fall. He notes the campus’ remote learning centers and international programs as key factors in rapid expansion.
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Upper Iowa
Iowa
Drake
Langerman
Iowa legislature weighs stricter rules on livestock farms
A bipartisan task force plans to unveil retroactive environmental tightening for Iowa livestock operations this week. Senate and House debates loom ahead of March 15 funnel, with bills on cloning bans, abortion information, labor bans, terrorism law updates, drunk driving, and higher speed limits pending committee action.
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R-Dows
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