More Iowans heading out
James Q. Lynch reports Shannon Sandvig recalls 2008 deployment amid a statewide notice of a possible fall 2010 deployment. The Iowa National Guard hints at 3500 soldiers from the 2nd Brigade of the 84th Infantry Division being alerted, with details pending and uncertainties about other units. Sandvig, from Ankeny, worries about balancing family needs as preparations unfold.
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the Gazette
Shannon Sandvig
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Iowa National Guard
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Kirkwood Looks to Shift Focus from Access to Student Success
Kirkwood Community College president Mick Starcevich outlines plans to boost student success through developmental math, early warning advisers, and College 101. A new student union with underground walkways linking campuses is planned, funded privately, aiming to centralize admissions advising and activities. Starcevich marks five years as president amid enrollment and facility growth.
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Diane Heldt
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Access
Kirkwood
Starcevich
Tanainwner
No pain, no gain Hawk fan puts game ahead of hospital
Carol Walden a 71 year old Hawkeye fan slipped and broke her hip but delayed hospital visit to finish watching a Wisconsin game. She traveled to Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids after the end of the game where surgeons inserted four screws. Walden recovered with support from her husband and other Hawkeye fans.
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the Gazette
Carol Walden
Mount Vernon
Hawkeye
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Walden
Hawkeyes
Badgers
Hawk
Wisconsin
Hawks
Don
Kinnick
U S eases prosecutions of medical marijuana users
Washington The Justice Department on Monday directed federal prosecutors in medical marijuana states to deprioritize cases against patients with serious illnesses. Attorney General Eric Holder said investigations would focus on heftier targets, signaling a shift from Bush-era policy.
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Washington
Justice Department
Eric Holder
Iowa Board of Pharmacy to hear medical marijuana debate
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy holds meetings weighing pros and cons of medical marijuana with final hearing on November 4 at Harrah’s casino in Council Bluffs. Hearings have occurred in Iowa City Des Moines and Mason City. Caregivers complying with state law are cited.
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Iowa
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Des Moines
Mason City
Harrah’s
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