Classic car buffs race in Motorloway '98 highlight
Lon Jennings of Williamsburg joins 174 entrants driving a 1950 Ford Custom in Motorloway ’98. Ramblin’ 1B notes. Heitman Properties of Chicago eyes sale of Iowa City Old Capitol Mall. 5D. Airport National Public Golf Complex moves to sell 8 acres as home sites. 1B. Vikings beat Packers 37-24 as Randall Cunningham passes four TDs ending Green Bay home win streak. 10. Eastern Iowa meningitis cases raise health concerns. 3B.
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Pets Boost Health and Happiness, Study Finds
New research suggests animal companions improve health and mood. The study notes benefits across genders, with pets linked to better well being and physical activity in daily life.
Impeachment inquiry okayed by House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee approves an open ended impeachment inquiry into President Clinton on party line votes 21 16 with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed Chairman Henry Hyde urges action while Democrats say some allegations do not meet impeachable offense criteria The measure expands inquiry scope beyond Lewinsky to cover other matters under Starr s investigation
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University of Iowa earns national gene therapy center designation
The University of Iowa will receive an eight million dollar five year grant from the National Institutes of Health and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to open a Gene Therapy Core Center. Director John Engelhardt notes the center will advance research on cystic fibrosis diabetes muscular dystrophy and hypertension. Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators Michael Welsh Kevin Campbell and Val Sheffield are among the researchers involved.
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World leaders seek to avert global financial crisis
U S officials pursue a Brazil bailout as markets slump worldwide. Clinton urges Japan to accelerate financial reforms while IMF and World Bank meetings push for aid. Dow drops sharply before paring losses, with Asia led by Japan hitting multi decade lows amid G seven pressure.
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Cereal tops vitamins for U.S. children study finds
A government study in Pediatrics shows cold breakfast cereals are the main source of vitamin A iron and folic acid for Americans aged 2 to 18 from 1989 to 1991. Experts caution cereals may replace fruits and vegetables though fortified cereals remain nutritious.
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Rainy week slows harvest and street projects in Iowa
An unusually wet first week of October delayed harvesting and street construction across Eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids logged 2 inches of rain and Prairieburg about 3.5 inches, slowing concrete work and forcing schedule shifts as crews race to finish before freezing weather. Weather expert Harry Hillaker notes September warmth could influence winter but remains cautious about La Nina.
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