West Liberty High students showcase bilingual TV program
West Liberty High students produce a monthly dual language TV show spotlighting West Liberty Elementary School. Also noted: union members ratified a contract with over 3 percent raises for three years, 1100 Farmland Foods workers to be laid off next month, Kentucky Derby prep from post 16 for Fusaichi Pegasus, Mike Koolbeck visits Hunters Ridge, and weekend events include a plant sale concerts Puppeteers Festival Maifest and Playwrights Festival.
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West Liberty High
West Liberty Elementary
Live Rock Show Pushes Boundaries This Weekend
The Friday Gazette highlights Eee Live performing Saturday at the Five Seasons Center as a night that pushes rock’s boundaries and delivers a high-energy weekend event for fans.
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Five Seasons Center
Gazette
Johnson resigns as Iowa DNR chief over budget cuts
Decorah farmer Paul Johnson, 58, quits as head of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources citing limited resources and GOP-led Legislature reluctance to fund environmental programs. He will step down May 11 after 15 months as governor Vilsack's appointee amid REAP underfunding and an $805,000 cut to the DNR budget.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Decorah
Paul Johnson
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Johnson
DNR
Tom Vilsack
Clinton urges modernization of aging American schools in Iowa visit
President Clinton toured Davenport's 96 year old Central High School as he pressed Congress to fund repairs and modernization nation wide. He cited more than 20 million students in aging facilities and warned that high spending booms do not excuse neglect of education.
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James Q. Lynch
Clinton
Central High School
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Hess
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Association of School Administrators
Midwest
Dry weather worsens spring allergy problems in Iowa
Dr. John Weiler and Dr. Richard Noyes report higher allergy symptoms this spring due to dry conditions. Grass pollen will rise soon, while mold spores may be lower. New 12 hour eye drops and disposable daily lenses help, and changing furnace filters reduces indoor allergen exposure. Ragweed remains a larger late season risk. Linn County pollen counts start in late summer.
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Dave Gosch
John Weiler
University of Iowa Hospitals
Weiler
Richard Noyes
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Noyes
Linn County
FDA approves first device for female sexual arousal disorder
The FDA cleared UroMetrics Inc. Eros system to treat female sexual arousal disorder. The device uses a clitoral suction cup and vacuum to engorge the clitoris, requiring a doctor's prescription for use.
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Washington
UroMetrics Inc
Food and Drug Administration
Women face lag in treating sexual problems versus men
A study notes 40 million American women may suffer sexual dysfunction. Dr Diane Mitchell of FDA says Eros device from UroMetrics of St Paul is approved and available, highlighting a shift from viewing female dysfunction as purely psychological to recognizing physical factors.
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St. Paul
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