Versatile Tortilla Wraps Highlight Czech Apron Collection
A feature piece notes how a woman gathers Czech apron designs that evoke memory and culture. The collection dances in memory as Ramsiin' 1B style items are highlighted for daily wear and heritage.
Rise in UI tuition hurts accessibility for Iowans
University of Iowa history professors report tuition as a share of median wage rose from 8 percent in 1982 to over 14 percent in 2000, amid expected 15 percent plus rise for 2002 03. They say UI access is affected and UNI and ISU face similar trends.
UI Tuition Pressures Strain Iowa's Public Universities
Cox argues reduced access to Iowa public universities harms the state as resources are wasted. The report notes UI tuition, adjusted for inflation, has doubled since 1982, with critics noting Iowa’s tuition remains high though some point to state efforts.
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Wisconsin scientists grow blood from stem cells
University of Wisconsin Madison researchers coax embryonic stem cells to form blood cells in a lab dish. The team, led by Dan Kaufman with James Thomson, aims to produce safe blood for transfusions and aid bone marrow transplant patients, though years of work remain.
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Congress Eyes Clash Over Spending and Bush Tax Cuts
The opening of Congress signals a bitter fight over federal spending and the Bush tax cuts. Iowa lawmakers Jim Leach and Chuck Grassley warn of a long fall with a White House Senate showdown on defense and social programs. Democrats fault the tax cuts for widening deficits while Republicans defend them as economic stimulus. Senator Tom Harkin criticizes Medicare surplus elimination and calls for targeted senior benefits.
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Cedar Rapids Postmaster Gains National Spotlight Over American Gothic Link
Bruce Thiher, Cedar Rapids postmaster in a small Iowa town, has drawn national attention after a lengthy Associated Press feature on artist Grant Wood and the American Gothic painting. The article centers on his home once tied to Wood, the 1881 farmhouse now leased from Iowa’s Historical Society, and the local Overalls All Over sculpture display in Cedar Rapids.
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