Local non-profits draw Iowa City youth toward service
Ike Brooks, 24, rejects Stanford and other options to stay in Iowa City. He helped found The 10,000 Hours Show and The James Gang, arranging 1,000 volunteers for 10 hours of service per ticket and planning community-building work. Brooks will live on a $9,500 AmeriCorps stipend this year.
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Stanford
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Deadly Indiana Western Kentucky Tornado Strikes Mobile Park
Evansville Indiana residents Ryan Bellwood and his girlfriend survived a violent tornado that tore across western Kentucky and southwestern Indiana around 2 a.m. Sunday. The storm destroyed mobile homes and houses along a 15 to 20 mile path killing at least 22 people.
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Tornado Devastates Mobile Home Park Across Three States
A violent tornado swept Kentucky Illinois and Indiana early Sunday causing at least 22 deaths, many in an Evansville mobile home park. Residents described a loud roar and a storm that lasted only seconds.
Identity theft cuts deeply in Chicago trip narrative
Mary Sharp describes a theft at Border's across from Water Tower Place and a police encounter. Her wallet is stolen in a restroom, cards used within 20 minutes, and she reflects on the unpunished, widespread crime of identity theft and the public's indifference to petty theft.
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Accent 1D Get a Little More Fitness Out of Your Tennis Game
A fitness focused guide helps players improve endurance and movement on the court. Tips cover warm ups, cardio drills, strength work, footwork patterns, and stroke balance to boost on court performance.
Health Study Shows 2 Million U S Kids Pre-Diabetic
Government data indicate about 2 million U S youths aged 12 to 19 have impaired fasting glucose linked to obesity and inactivity. The study in Pediatrics cites higher bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels among affected teens and notes rising type 2 diabetes in youngsters.
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National Institutes of Health
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CDC
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