Vol. 6, No. 4
Apr. 2014
‘Strongback’ finds a home at the Hygienic Lab

A 300-pound tribute to river volunteers is now on long-term exhibition at the State Hygienic Laboratory.

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Project AWARE to tackle interstate river cleanup

Project AWARE — A Watershed Awareness River Expedition — will offer its first interstate river cleanup when the annual event launches this summer on the Big Sioux River.

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Healthy and safe swimming is the aim for awareness week

National Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week will be celebrated the week before Memorial Day, May 19–25. With the theme of “Healthy and Safe Swimming: We’re in it Together,” the week focuses on simple steps both swimmers and pool operators can take to provide a healthy and safe swimming experience.

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McDonald selected to attend molecular training workshop

Elizabeth McDonald, clinical lab analyst with Newborn Screening, was selected to attend the “APHL NBS Molecular Training Workshop” at CDC in Atlanta for training on molecular methodology for newborn screening (NBS).

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Photo feature - Mobile Museum hits the road

Earlier this month, the University of Iowa unveiled its new Mobile Museum that will bring science, history and discovery to communities throughout the state. Lab Link takes a look at the many treasurers onboard this interactive museum on wheels.

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