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2 hrs ago | KWWL-TV Waterloo

Iowa students draft letter against loan rate increase

But this week, 12 student senate presidents from across Iowa are coming together to speak out against another potential increase in student loan interest rates, by drafting a letter.

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Related Topix: Iowa, Luther College

Wed Jun 19, 2013

Customer Interaction Solutions

Yamaha Announces Winners of 2013 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition

Indianapolis June 20, 2013 Every year since 1988, Yamaha Corporation of America's Band & Orchestral Division has honored outstanding young jazz, classical and contemporary musicians under the auspices of the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program, an annual competition for young artists between the ages of 16 and 21. This year marks the Yamaha ... (more)

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Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Newswise

States Show Large Racial Disparities in Drug Treatment Success

A University of Iowa study reveals significant disparities between minority and white clients in success rates for completing substance abuse treatment programs.

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Related Topix: African-American

KWWL-TV Waterloo

Eldora native and Kum & Go co-founder dies

Krause was born and raised in Eldora before attending the University of Iowa. In 1959, he partnered with his father-in-law, to open his first convenience store in Hampton.

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Related Topix: Iowa

Dear Kitty

'New' prehistoric lizard called after Jim Morrison

A new species of lizard doesn't come along every day. Even less common is a new lizard species named for a 1960s rock star.

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Related Topix: Iowa, Pop/Rock, The Doors

PhysOrg Weblog

Antioxidant shows promise in Parkinson's disease

Diapocynin, a synthetic molecule derived from a naturally occurring compound , has been found to protect neurobehavioral function in mice with Parkinson's Disease symptoms by preventing deficits in motor coordination.

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Related Topix: Parkinson's Disease, Health, Medical College of Wisconsin, Texas

Gretna Breeze

Midlands teaching schools fare poorly in new rankings

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks best in Nebraska for educating new elementary school teachers, according to a controversial new report that sounds an alarm about the quality of the nation's teacher preparation schools.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Education Etc., Wayne State College

Tue Jun 18, 2013

Accuracy In Academia

20 Ridiculous Courses

Now that accumulated student loan debt stands at approximately $1 trillion, it's time to take stock of what students have been learning over the years.

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Related Topix: Appalachian State University, UC Irvine, Pitzer College, Entomology, Science, Oregon State University

OutputLinks

Des Plaines Office Equipment Names Vince Miceli as Solutions Specia...

The latest breaking news, from new products to acquisitions to industry events, from across the high volume transaction output industry.

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Related Topix: Des Plaines, IL, Chicago, IL, Palatine, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL, Schaumburg, IL

Newswise

New Drug Could Help AMD Sufferers

There is no cure for age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in older Americans.

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Related Topix: Macular Degeneration, Health, Medicine, Ophthalmology

The Gazette

Diane Heldt wrote a new blog post: Documentary will chronicle...

Hancher Auditorium, which provided the stage for thousands of performers in its 40-year history, will soon be the star of its own show.

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Related Topix: Iowa, FEMA, US News

Iowa City Press-Citizen

UI reports 14 minor NCAA violations

The University of Iowa Athletics Department reported 14 minor NCAA and Big Ten Conference violations -- many of them accidental calls or text messages -- between August 2012 and May 2013, according to documents provided by UI through a public records request.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Iowa State University, Coralville, IA

The Messenger

Memories

I came to Fort Dodge in the fall of l966 as the high school choral director and conductor of the Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club.

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Related Topix: Fort Dodge, IA

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Examiner.com

Postville explosion injures 3 and shocks Iowa; cause unknown

A Postville, Iowa explosion early Monday morning at the Norplex Laminates manufacturing plant in the 600 block of Lybrand Street shocked residents and caused up to $7 million in damage, according to United Press International on June 17. The Postville explosion at the Norplex-Micarta laminate manufacturing plant was reported at 1:20 a.m. on Monday ... (more)

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Related Topix: Explosion, Postville, IA, Iowa City, IA, Fire, Allamakee County, IA

KWWL-TV Waterloo

Recent events have threat of abductions on minds of many

"I feel like it's not unlikely that if someone saw a child wandering by themselves, they could kidnap a child," she said.

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Related Topix: Iowa

UPI

Postville explosion: Fire at Iowa laminate manufacturing plant damages up to $7 million

"There was a machine inside the building that exploded," said Chris Dahlstrom, the Allamakee County emergency management coordinator.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Postville, IA, Allamakee County, IA

Planning

Five Years and Counting in Cedar Rapids

Those who have followed this blog long enough may have noticed that, in addition to checking post-disaster developments with regard to Superstorm Sandy, we have also been fascinated with the recovery progress of cities in Iowa since 2008, most notably Cedar Rapids.

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Related Topix: Cedar Rapids, IA, Natural Disasters, Flood

All Points Blog

Trebek Pledges $1M to Geobee and other Education GIS News

Beth Stein of Vienna, a doctoral student studying forestry at Virginia Tech, was part of a team of geography and forestry students from the university that took the championship in the national GeoLeague Challenge , sponsored by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Early summer tradition continues

Two community bands will perform beginning at 3 p.m. June 23 in Iowa City's Upper City Park.

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Related Topix: Iowa City, IA, Johnson County, IA

Golfweek

Sunnehanna Amateur

Barber had battled health issues in recent years, including stomach cancer. 'Golf has lost a great man and competitor,' Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said.

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Related Topix: Johnstown, PA