Institute for Biomedical Discovery groundbreaking at Iowa
The $120 million Institute for Biomedical Discovery held its ground-breaking at the University of Iowa promising up to 500 high paying science and technology jobs and potential $40 million economic impact. It aims to attract top researchers and bioscience firms to the Corridor.
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Edwards plans bold global warming cure and wind jobs push
Edwards unveils a comprehensive plan to cut carbon emissions 50 percent by 2012 and create over one million green collar jobs through renewables, including wind, solar and biofuels. He cites Acciona Windpower's West Branch plant as a first US turbine facility generating about 110 jobs.
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Ghost Players Return to Field of Dreams in Dyersville
Yesterday's results show the Ghost Players performing at Dyersville's Field of Dreams attracting fans to a nostalgic outing. No official score reported.
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Return to tradition themes stir Catholic readers
A GazetteOnline poll asks, What is your favorite season, amid an essay criticizing pink seminaries that screen young men for a pro-homosexual bent before priestly formation. The piece argues a universal liturgical language will unite Catholics and calls for a spiritual revival, citing Sursum Corda.
Geren Presses for Army Readiness Amid War Strain
In a Pentagon meeting with Ro tarian leaders, U.S. Army Secretary Pete Geren discusses the all volunteer force and the ongoing Afghanistan war. He notes demographics of modern soldiers, family impact, and the balance between strain and capability, emphasizing equipment improvements since Desert Storm.
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How you can help during the Iraq War era
The piece urges Americans to support military families and troops, noting armor delays and evolving threats. It emphasizes personal actions to assist, cites statements by Gen. Geren on urgency, and calls for community involvement to ease family burdens.
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Multiple Iowa issues spark concerns from crops to parks
An early March warm spell followed by repeated April freezes caused an apple shortage and higher prices for consumers while growers face shorter sales seasons and lower profits. Earthpark in Pella seeks 25 million dollars from the city after a 10 million dollar private pledge from Maxon Holdings to hit a December federal grant deadline. In Vinton vandals damaged Evergreen Cemetery gravemarkers during a September 22 fireworks display, alarming local residents.
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