Iowa 911 text upgrades roll out nationwide
Dispatch centers will soon be able to receive 911 texts marking a new phase in emergency responses. Black Hawk County's center reached a milestone in 2009 as the first to receive texts, signaling progress in text based crisis communication.
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Cedar Rapids Choir Leader Storm Ziegler Named Director of the Year
Storm Ziegler, director of the Happiness Inc. show choir at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School, was named national director of the year. Blazers keep eye on the prize as prep baseball opens with Dyersville Beckman aiming for a third straight state title.
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No more Dance-Mor in Swisher
The ballroom on Swisher held its final dance Saturday night drawing a sentimental crowd as the venue hosts its last event in a long running social spot.
Army recruitment faces Iowa pull as low unemployment narrows pool
Iowa's unemployment at 4.3 percent amid high patriotism and tougher Army entry standards lowers recruiting to about half goal. Officials note only 20 percent of applicants now pass, versus 25 percent previously, complicating efforts as Iraq and Afghanistan wind down. Lt. Col. John Reinert comments on broader regional recruiting.
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Waning physical exams erode diagnostic skill in modern medicine
Kaiser Health News reports cases in California and Seattle where missed physical signs could have guided diagnosis earlier. Experts say exams once central to doctoring are fading as tests dominate, risking delayed or missed treatable conditions.
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Leaded aviation fuel remains a lead source in general aviation
EPA reports leaded avgas keeps aircraft emitting about 500 tons of lead annually, despite unleaded fuels eliminating lead from cars since 1995. The 167000-strong general aviation fleet remains the nation’s top airborne lead source, with concentrations near airports and wider environmental exposure.
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