Misreading serving sizes fuels nutrition label confusion
A Vanderbilt University study finds Americans miscalculate portions despite checking labels. Many overestimate or underestimate calories and carbs due to unclear serving sizes, with education level influencing error rates.
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River Side officials weigh Earth Park financing questions
Rainforest River side's chances hinge on financing and community support as officials weigh Earth Park project. Poch backs the plan but hasn’t spoken with Earth Park reps in 10 days, while Ison doubts the board's vote. Pro group cites a 260 acre Sateen at Lake Red Rock with a $25 million local match not yet public.
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Shooting rattles Wal-Mart as two cars dented by gunshots
Investigators respond to a Wal-Mart scene where at least two vehicles were hit by what police described as gunshots. A victim was reported at St. Luke’s and witnesses plus surveillance video from nearby businesses were being reviewed. One student from Cosgrove, Kristy Eckermann, recalled the shocking incident and said she fears such events in small towns.
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Murder rate in Iowa falls while arrest numbers rise
Iowa records 42 murders in 2005 with a 1.4 per 100 000 rate down from 2004. Authorities credit prison population growth, reduced firearm violence in drugs, improved trauma response, and trauma centers as factors. Experts note predictability remains difficult and victims’ families feel lasting impact.
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Davenport
Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
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