Stormy Iowa girls tournament tests weather and teams
A sharp focus on the Iowa high school girls basketball tournament notes El Nino’s mild winter and a blizzard that barely slows Des Moines games. It contrasts Iowa and Iowa State seasons, cites Tim Floyd era chatter, and hopes for strong home crowds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Hilton Coliseum as the girls’ state tournament nears. Mike Deupree’s column appears on Tue Thu Sun in The Gazette.
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Internet leaders join to launch child pornography tipline
Government industry and advocacy leaders announced the CyberTipline run by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Parents can report online at missingkids.com/cybertip or call 1-800-843-5678. Tips go to FBI and U.S. Customs Service for action.
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Government unveils high tech tools to detect hidden threats
Energy Secretary Federico Pena leads a Capitol Hill demonstration of new detection devices for nuclear chemical and biological threats. The display features a pager sized detector for radioactive material and a heartbeat monitor used to find hidden individuals in trucks and prisons.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink program
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling location.
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Advertising in Schools Sparks Wisconsin Debate
A Wisconsin lawmaker proposes banning advertising in schools to shield students from corporate messaging. Advocates cite revenue needs and potential harm, while educators fear loss of funding and warn against turning schools into marketing zones.
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