Panning for gold at Cedar Valley rocks show
Outdoors feature on the Gold Prospectors Association of America Iowa chapter marking its golden anniversary. Linda Davies of Williamsburg and other members say panning for gold yields specks and flakes, but provides nature time with friends during the Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society annual meeting this weekend.
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Cedar Rapids gold panning demo marks 50th anniversary
The Cedar Valley Rock Club hosts gold panning demonstrations at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center with two-day hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tom Whitlatch notes the event aligns with the group's golden anniversary.
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Lawyer: Broker had prior scams
A sentencing hearing revealed that an investment broker who urged investors to buy Subway restaurants diverted funds to real estate deals. The attorney cited prior fraud involvement and urged scrutiny of his past actions.
Russia launches border drills as Crimea annexation stance persists
Russia presses ahead with fresh military exercises near Ukraine border signaling no compromise on Crimea. Despite EU and US sanctions gaining steam, Moscow maintains plans to annex the peninsula and shows no retreat in policy.
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Bringing art to lhfe University of Iowa showcases extensive African art
An interactive exhibit at the University of Iowa highlights a broad African art collection. The display uses a dedicated website and a page 13A feature to guide visitors through the works and their cultural contexts.
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Clean sweep of success for Klein Chem-Dry founder
Jason Klein pursued small business dreams with an old van and launched Klein Chem-Dry. Sixteen years on the cleaning company remains strong and expanding.
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Health care mandate may be largely exempted for many
Bloomberg News reports the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate could exempt millions from penalties. Homeless, foreclosed homeowners, those with utilities shut off, domestic violence victims, or whose plans were canceled may qualify. The administration extended exemptions through 2016, prompting critics to question the mandate's vitality.
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Iowa high school four year graduation rate nears ninety percent
Iowa districts show an 89.68 percent four year graduation rate for the class that began in fall 2009, up slightly from 2012. State officials credit individualized tracking and targeted funding for at risk groups while noting gaps for students of color, low income, and English learners.
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