University of Iowa taps Mary Sue Coleman as 18th president
The University of Iowa spent 181175 on its presidential search, funded by the university budget. Mary Sue Coleman will earn 190000 in her first year and takes office December 31. Korn Ferry collected 82212 plus expenses for candidate identification and travel costs largely shared with UNI.
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U of I
University of Northern Iowa
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UNI
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Belgian PMPA drug blocks AIDSlike virus in monkeys
A Belgian antiviral PMPA prevents infection and controls established SIV in monkeys without resistance or AZT-like toxicity. UW researchers report in Science, with Davis and Foster City teams optimistic, planning human trials early next year. The drug, derived from PMEA, shows unprecedented protection in the primate AIDS model.
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Science
California Regional Primate Research Center
Davis
Anthony Fauci
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Gilead Sciences
Foster City
Calif
Washington
Independence teacher Janine Venzke killed. husband admits
Janine Venzke 47 died of massive head injuries in an Independence home. Gary Venzke 49 admitted stabbing her once and striking her head with a wrench as police found a bloodstained wrench and hammer near the basement stairs. He faces first degree murder charges and is to appear in court.
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Buchanan County
Independence
Janine Venzke
Congress Defies Clinton Veto Threat on Shutdown End
The GOP led Congress passes a measure to reopen the government through December 5 only if President Clinton agrees to a seven year balanced budget. Clinton says the plan imposes crippling Medicare cuts, plans to recall furloughed workers and vows to veto the bill. Senate vote 60 37 with seven Democrats backing Republicans. House vote 277 151 earlier.
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Treasury
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Ohio
Concrete blocks repurposed for Mississippi River fish habitat
The DNR, Army Corps of Engineers and a private contractor recycled 90 concrete blocks to create fish habitat along the Mississippi River. Read more in Outdoor page 50. Opponents of proposed Linn County mental health funding cuts organize to challenge the property tax relief bill, with potential $1 million impact. Details on page 1B.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Linn County
North Carolina Restaurant Association opposed next door ventures
The North Carolina Restaurant Association praises existing eateries but voices opposition to new restaurant openings nearby. The note appears in News of the Weird on page 7B, signaling local business friction.
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North Carolina Restaurant Association
News of the Weird
City Briefs spark quiet community chatter
Local briefs from the 6C section outline small-town happenings and notices. Readers catch snippets about council votes, school events, and public service reminders in a concise update for residents.
New Vienna couple fears for son amid Nepal avalanches
Gazette reports New Vienna residents Laura and George Sudmeier await word on their son Bill Sudmeier a Denver Colorado native and Glaxo pharmaceutical representative who was hiking in Nepal during last weekends avalanches He left a November 5 6 arrival and 27 return window and his status among rescued or dead remained unclear with hundreds still unaccounted for amid the Himalayas The family learned his name was not on a U S rescue list and continued to seek updates from the State Department The son an experienced mountaineer had planned the Mount Annapurna route with connections to Western Dubuque High School and the University of Iowa
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