Republicans oppose late term abortion bill in Iowa Senate
The article notes 23 Republican senators voted no on a late term abortion bill. Sen. Joe Bolkcom urged a constitutional approach to avoid burdens on medical procedures. Pro life efforts faced procedural moves, while Branstad backed the House plan and urged bipartisan budget talks to prevent adjournment.
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Vandals damage gravestones at Mount Olivet Cemetery
About 100 grave stones in the oldest section of Mount Olivet Cemetery were toppled or damaged over the weekend. Cross toppers were pried or smashed and urns kicked over in the newer section. No nearby stones were touched. repairs will be made and police urged for information.
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Former Ainsworth man hurt in Afghanistan
Pfc. Alexander Meyer 19 of Waterloo based A Company 133rd Infantry Iowa Army National Guard sustained non life threatening injuries on patrol in Afghanistan. He was airlifted to Bagram for a CT scan and is reported to be feeling well by his mother Shirley Meyer. Meyer is a 2010 graduate of Washington High School and deployed in January.
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NIH budgets and Alzheimer’s bill projected to reach 1 trillion by 2050
The piece outlines rising Alzheimer’s costs with 5.4 million current patients and a projected 13 million in 2050, potentially driving a 1 trillion federal bill. NIH funding faces cuts amid partisan fights, while experts like Gandy urge delaying onset and preserving research.
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