Fact check disputes on Ellis Park housing claim in Cedar Rapids forum
In a City Council District 4 debate, candidates discussed flood protection and spending. The claim that Skogman Homes planned to build in Ellis Park was labeled fiction after Kyle Skogman said his firm never planned such development.
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Excess vitamins may raise health risks beyond perceived benefits
Two Associated Press reports summarize studies showing potential harms from vitamin supplements. Questions arise about who should take them and which types pose greatest risk as nutrients flood foods and beverages, possibly pushing intakes over safe upper limits. A study of about 40,000 older women linked a small increase in mortality.
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Wireless devices push colleges to expand Iowa access
Wireless devices drive Iowa colleges and schools to expand network access and bandwidth. Officials cite expanded mobile connectivity, campus networks, and improved student access as key goals amid shifting technology needs and funding ideas.
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Colleges Race To Expand Campus Wi Fi Amid Tech Boom
University and school officials say campus wireless needs have skyrocketed as smartphones laptops and tablets drive demand. At Iowa State University Angela Bradley notes 40 percent annual bandwidth increases while video streaming intensifies consumption across higher education and K 12 campuses.
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Iowans Back Incumbents in Poll Findings
A Public Policy Polling survey shows six term Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley with 50 percent approval and broad cross party support. All Iowa congressional delegation members and Gov. Terry Branstad are viewed positively. Grassley enjoys 30 percent Democratic and 51 percent independent thumbs up while Sen. Tom Harkin posts 44 percent approval and 41 percent disapproval.
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