Iowa Guardsmen Hurt as Helicopter Hit Near Fallujah
Four Iowa National Guardsmen injured when a helicopter was shot down by a shoulder fired missile near Fallujah Iraq. Reports from KWWL-TV said Bruce Smith of West Liberty may have been killed while piloting the Chinook, but this could not be confirmed.
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Families of Soldiers Seek Orders After Deaths
A Smith family member defers questions on the deaths of soldiers to a planned Iowa Army National Guard press conference. Fisher, 39, an electrician, is associated with the ongoing wartime report from Iraq.
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Truman Elementary teacher funds classroom extras
In Cedar Rapids Lyle Muller Carrie Thompson rewards second graders with M M s and gumballs costing modest amounts but adds up this year to about 250 dollars for books posters and bulletin board items. The PTA provides 100 dollars per classroom and local businesses offer help potential yearly total reaches about 500 dollars.
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Teachers dip into own pockets for classroom supplies
Thompson, age 36 and a 11 year veteran, earns 33713 on a 190 day contract. He notes parental support at their school but worries not all parents know what teachers pay out of pocket. The piece highlights teacher donations.
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Fatigue and sleep loss seen as early heart attack signs for women
A study in Circulation surveyed 515 women who had heart attacks and found 95 percent reported fatigue or sleep disturbance prior to events. Researchers led by Jean McSweeney note fatigue 71 percent and sleep disruption 48 percent as common precursors, with chest pain reported by only 30 percent.
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UI to cut at least 90 jobs amid $9.9 million Iowa cuts
University of Iowa President David Skorton said the campus will shrink by at least 90 positions, including 34 faculty roles, due to Gov. Tom Vilsack driven budget cuts. Administrators worry ongoing reductions threaten education quality as final staffing decisions await dean input.
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University of Iowa plans $9.9 million budget cuts across units
The plan calls for $170,000 cut from the general fund athletics port, $5.6 million across academic departments, $3.6 million across administrative units, and $700,000 from indigent care at University Hospitals. Most reductions come from not filling open jobs, with possible isolated layoffs. About $1.4 million targets non education facilities like University Hospitals and Oakdale Research Park.
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Two Rare Whooping Cranes Posted in Northeast Iowa
Two young whooping cranes, among the world’s rarest birds, settled in far northeast Iowa for about two months. The location near Highway 26 and County Road A-26 in Allamakee County was disclosed by a bird watcher, prompting federal guidance for cautious viewing with scopes from the roadside.
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