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Obituaries this week

Susan Mae Hellenthal, 81, Burlington, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017

Ruth E. Hunt, 99, Burlington died Saturday, January 14, 2017

Morris J. Duval , 85, Burlington, died Sunday, January 15, 2017

Mable Irene Marsh, 73, Burlington, died Saturday, January 14, 2017

Norma Hoelzen, 63, Burlington, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” Harry Taeger, 83, rural West Burlington died  Monday, January 16, 2017

Jerry Dale Bliesener Sr., 68, Burlington died Monday, January 16, 2017

Gary Lee Rheinschmidt, 68, Burlington died Tuesday, January 17, 2016

Barbara Jane Howard, 97, Burlington, died Tuesday, January 18, 2017

Ann Louise Keever, 69, Fort Madison died Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Mary L. Snider, 90, Burlington, died Thursday, January 19, 2017

Mary Jane Harris, 91, Burlington, died Saturday, January 21, 2017

Dennis Donald Standard, 64, Burlington, died Saturday, January 21, 2017

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Iowa prepares for looming teacher shortage

Click here: Iowa universities are graduating 400 fewer teachers, counselors and administrators each year than in 2013.
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Researchers warn of fingerprint theft from ‘peace’ sign photos

Click here: Your biometrics are at risk. Japan researchers warn of fingerprint theft from ‘peace’ sign photos

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Not Feeling Your Best? It could be your Salad.

Click here: Anxiety, trouble focusing, exhaustion, and an all around mental funk. There’s something metallic lurking in salads, water, and elsewhere that could be making us feel miserable.
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Environmentalism run amok – US Army Asks for Biodegradable Ammo

Click here: Department of Defense is requesting “biodegradable training ammunition loaded with specialized seeds to grow environmentally beneficial plants that eliminate ammunition debris and contaminants.” The ammunition the DoD wants to replace with biodegradable alternatives includes “low velocity 40mm grenades; 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortars; shoulder launched munitions; 120mm tank rounds; and 155mm artillery rounds.” 

 

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Obituaries this week

Norma Lucille Hale, 100, Iowa City, formerly Burlington died Sunday, January 8, 2017

Kathryeen Margaret Lite, 79, Burlington, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Charles E. Enhorning, 74, Burlington died Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Carolyn Ann Johnson, 73, Burlington died Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Cathleen R. Beck, 76, Burlington, formerly Fort Dodge, died Thursday, January 12, 2017

Norma Jean Hoelzen , 63, Burlington, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Donald Warren Klein, 88, Burlington, died Thursday, January 12, 2017

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VIDEO: Are Humans More Valuable Than Animals?

If you saw your dog and a stranger both drowning in the ocean, which would you save first? Your answer says, well, everything about how you see the world.

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Millennials are entitled, narcissistic and lazy – but it’s not their fault

Click here: Millennials are entitled, narcissistic and lazy – but it’s not their fault: Expert claims ‘every child wins a prize’ and social media has left Gen Y unable to deal with the real world
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Record 95-Million+ Americans Not in Labor Force; Up 18% under Obama

Click here: Record 95-Million+ Americans Not in Labor Force; Up 18% under Obama

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It’s not just the Russians. Here’s What Voter Fraud Looks Like In 23 States including Iowa

Click here: Here’s What Voter Fraud Looks Like In 23 States including Iowa