Elizabeth Taylor the last movie star of Hollywood glow
Elizabeth Taylor died at 79 from congestive heart failure. Her career and life epitomized glamour and celebrity culture for a generation, with widely publicized marriages and a tabloid magnet that defined early paparazzi era culture.
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Rural fire danger eases as wet spring slows grass fires
Fire Chief Mike Sankot and State Fire Marshal Ray Reynolds note recent rains have kept grass fire risk low with only one grass fire in three years. Officials urge keeping an eye on forecasts via the National Weather Service Fire Weather Page and advise rural departments to prep equipment ahead of burn seasons.
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Lawmaker questions severance deals in Iowa public higher education
Rep. Jeff Kaufmann questions severance plans at the Regents after reports of large payouts. The list includes coaches and UI Health Care administrators with packages from 200k to 600k. The records reference Chad Simmons's 450k package and cover UI Hospitals and Clinics and Carver College of Medicine.
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UI Officials Urge Balance in Training and Safety
Iowa City trainers and coaches are urged to recognize trigger points in student athlete injuries during workouts. Athletics Director Gary Barta says balance between high level training and athlete safety is essential and education and clear expectations are key. A US report to the state Board of Re-
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Rhabdomyolysis in 13 players linked to squat workout
Sports columnist Mike Hlas notes the rhabdomyolysis story will fade as Ames reporters report 13 US football players were hospitalized after a high volume squat session on January 20. The incident draws attention to overexertion risks in military style training and athletic performance.
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