Iowa creates 5 million venture fund for Iowa startups
The Iowa First Capital Fund backed by a 5 million investment from AEGON USA aims to fund Iowa startups within the Cedar Rapids Iowa City Technology Corridor. Gov. Tom Vilsack and AEGON USA president Patrick Baird announced the regional fund amid calls to boost venture capital and diversify Iowa’s economy.
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Iowa First Capital Fund Formed With 5 Million Injection
Corridor Management Co. LLC raises a five million dollar venture fund from AEGON USA to invest up to ten million in Cedar Rapids Iowa City tech startups. Art Christoffersen James M. Nikrant and Dennis Wangeman will manage the fund as it seeks future investors and plans to start investing late this year or early next year.
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UI Lab Mice Tailor Genetic Research at Oakdale Campus
University of Iowa researchers rely on two large colonies of lab mice to study human disease genes. Dr Curt Sigmund oversees about 3000 mice at Oakdale Research Campus, noting that most human genes have counterparts in mice and that mice are easier to genetically manipulate.
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Transgenic Mice Study Drives Hypertension Gene Research
Medical geneticists use transgenic mice carrying foreign genes to study hypertension origins. Sigmund explains gene addition in fertilized eggs to create a stable line for testing how overexpressed human genes may predispose to high blood pressure.
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Bush seeks 87 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan
Congress faces Bush request for 87 billion dollars to fund Iraq and Afghanistan. Republicans and Democrats expect approval but want more policy details. Lawmakers push for stronger scrutiny amid casualties and limited allied support.
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9 11 link to Iraq seen differently across audiences
The report contrasts reactions to the 9/11 attacks and the U S occupation of Iraq. Rabia Ibrahim recalls the shock in Baghdad while Daniel Salas processes the events at a Texas high school. The piece notes unclear connections between 9/11 and the Iraq invasion.
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Teens dialed wrong number seeking marijuana dealer
In Austin Minnesota two girls aged 15 and 17 accused of seeking a marijuana dealer phoned the Mower County sheriff’s office. Sheriff Terese Amazi said a deputy posing as a buyer arranged a meet at a convenience store. Police found cash and drug paraphernalia. one returned to a parent, the other to probation.
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