Mid Winter Iowa Special Olympics Tourney Recounts
About 1 000 athletes from across Iowa competed in the 26th annual Mid Winter Iowa Special Olympics Tournament. The event drew participants and supporters, highlighting the state level competition and community involvement.
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End of an era nigh for Iowa Jaime Printy
Jaime Printy has been a Hawkeye starter and top scorer for four years, signaling the end of an era. Her long running career with Iowa reflects her impact on the program and its history.
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Jaime Printy
Iowa gun tracing uneven across departments in 2012
Gazette review shows major Iowa police departments traced half or fewer guns in custody in 2012. Staff shortages and ATF delays cited. Some departments question tracing value for local crimes. Federal push to boost tracing follows Newtown shooting. Biden commission eyed a national gun purchase database.
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Higher Education Faces Brain Drain From Federal Cuts
MIT researchers express concern over potential cuts to plasma science and fusion work while Lowell campus worries about armor research. DOE data show 2010 federal funding of 33.3 billion for education research. Automatic in 2013 budget cuts raise questions on new and ongoing grants. President Obama and lawmakers failed to reach a deficit plan.
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Iowa lawmakers eye ban on cell phones while driving
Iowa officials consider restricting cell phone use for all drivers as previous efforts in the House and Senate failed. Current rules ban texting for all drivers and limit teen permit holders from using devices behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driving Defined by Officials and Laws
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains distracted driving includes texting eating and drinking grooming reading and navigating devices. Key state legislators say the issue is too complex to act on this session as transportation coverage continues on the driving page.
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