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1	8th grade graduations -- apart of Iowa's educational past.	During the days of the one-room schoolhouse, 8th grade graduation ceremonies were common. Kathy Oakland, says it was typical for eighth graders to end their studies at that level, sine they were often needed on their family's farm.
2	Leisure time fun can be deadly --- learn how to swim safely.	Glen Henry says there's no excuse for not knowing how to swim. Most YMCAs and YWCAS as well as many colleges offer swimming lessons for people of all ages.
3	Major changes in the earth's atmosphere -- ozone problems.	Refrigerants and fluorocarbons have been blamed for eating away the earth's protective ozone. Causing major concerns that more ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth's surface could cause an increased occurrence of skin cancer and related disorders.
4	The census cometh -- population changes will affect the south and west.	Tom Ryan says while California, Texas, and Florida are predicted to be the "winners" when it comes to representation, Iowa and other Midwestern states will come up one or more representatives short when political districts are measured.
5	What's in store from weather lore -- fact or fiction.	Walter DeKock, says saying like "red sky at morning, take warning" and "red sky at night, sailors delight," hold true. He also says your hair can often be a predictor of changing weather patterns.