Bar ordinance sparks debate over safety and economy
Bloc21 leaders and student health activists clash with bar owners over a proposed 21 and older rule. They cite safety concerns and economic impact while opponents warn of unintended consequences like more house parties and higher rents.
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Leah Cohen
Bo James
Washington St
Cohen
Bloc21
Mike Porter
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Porter
Iowa City
Jake
Atul Nakhasi
Nakhasi
University of Iowa
Waterloo
Student Health Initiative Task Force
Brian Ray
the Gazette
Kevin Courtois
Long Grove
Ill
Matt Pfaltzgraf
Ankeny
Pfaltzgraf
Pests and mice tips from Patterson on preventive measures
Patterson urges early home prep to keep pests out for winter. He recommends checking shoes for food caches, recognizing white-footed mice, and using weather stripping and caulking by Labor Day to prevent infestations. He notes traps may not always catch.
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Patterson
Pest tips to keep animals out of your home
Expert guidance from Rich Patterson and Misha Goodman outlines practical steps to deter intruders. Secure food in mice proof containers and seal entry points while avoiding poison or glue boards to prevent cruelty and hazards.
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Rich Patterson
Indian Creek
Tax free endowment investment could aid college affordability
College leaders say tax free endowment investments could boost aid, with 62 large colleges potentially generating 1.5 billion dollars a year if they spent 5 percent. Analysts note current spending averages 4.6 percent from endowments, while officials push back citing donor restrictions and public service commitments.
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National Association of College and University Business Officers
Michael Dannenberg
New America Foundation
Advances in cancer treatments boost survival and lower death rates
Scientists report new cancer therapies have doubled survival times for the most advanced cases. Since 1996 six more colon cancer drugs exist, says Dr. Louis Weiner of Fox Chase Cancer Center. Overall cancer diagnoses decline about 0.5 percent annually. Lung cancer deaths fall faster in men, while female deaths stabilize after years of rise. Smoking declines preceded female gains.
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Louis Weiner
Philadelphia
Fox Chase Cancer Center
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