Low fat diets reduce LDL in children over three years
A three year study at six U S sites including Cedar Rapids followed 663 children aged 8 to 10 with elevated LDL cholesterol. The dietary intervention cut total fat to 28 percent of calories and yielded a greater LDL reduction without harming growth or iron stores.
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St Luke's may join PHO if antitrust risk cleared
St Luke's Hospital would join the Cedar Rapids Physician Hospital Organization if antitrust liability could be avoided. The decision deadline loomed as the board prepared to meet, with earlier tensions over HealthSource and a potential split from Mercy Medical Center and IPO physicians.
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Judge OKs Registry Fund for Politicians to Return Goldin Gifts
U.S. District Judge Michael Melloy approves a court managed fund into which campaign contributions or gifts from Steven Goldin may be deposited. The fund aims to settle claims by Cedar Rapids, Iowa, city officials tied to Goldin, who pleaded guilty to money laundering in a case involving public works departments.
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Neecee the greyhound captured after long chase in Marion
Cedar Valley Humane Society workers, aided by more than a dozen people, finally caught 5 year old Neecee after a persistent hunt in Marion. The piece notes a separate bank restructuring plan affecting MorAmerica Financial Corp and Morris Plan Co of Iowa.
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Washington football coach steps down
The Metro area’s winningest coach Wally Sheets of Washington announced his resignation on Monday signaling an end of his long tenure. The move creates implications for the program and local prep football followers.
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California man to head Cedar Rapids visitors bureau
A California man will lead the Cedar Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau succeeding Jim Garrett who departed the bureau in July. Details on page 1B.
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Wisconsin junk dealer shoots six at two group homes
In Wausau Wisconsin Carl Steppert Jr 64 shot six people at two group homes he volunteered at killing a 7 year old girl Four wounded included relatives and a family friend Steppert was arrested hours after the shootings and scheduled for court after funds missing from his home were posited as motive He spoke of caretakers as the source of theft and had been a longtime volunteer driver for residents
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Airlines dispute safety warning on small planes
The International Airline Passengers Association urged members to avoid flights with under 31 seats citing higher accident rates. The Air Transport Association and FAA officials reject the claim saying commuter airlines remain safe. The debate follows recent incidents including American Eagle’s October crash in Indiana and a hatch-fall incident at Kennedy Airport.
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