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1 Beat summer cooling bills with trees? One way to accomplish keeping your house cool is to keep the sun from hitting east and west windows. Jere Wheatly says tree plantings can greatly reduce heat entering the home while you're waiting for those trees to grow.
2 For sale: Northern Iowa's new real estate program. Paul Uselding, says the real estate industry has been extremely supportive of the new program that will train finance majors in areas of development, appraisal, and corporate real estate.
3 Handicapped camping-- enjoying the outdoors despite disabilities. Special camps for handicapped campers are filled to capacity this summer. Carol Cooper says these camps are providing enjoyable experiences for handicapped people and their entire families.
4 Reading skills are often marred by learning disabilities. Jeannie Steele says parents need to look for learning disabilities long before their children enter school. Learning disabilities usually aren't found until the child is in school and having problems, but there are a number of ways to correct them.
5 Stay cool while you're working in the heat -- beating a long hot summer. Barbara Krieg, says the clothes you wear can make a big difference in how cool you stay. Light cotton colored clothing is a must for working when it's hot. Drinking plenty of liquids prevents dehydration from exposure to heat and sun, and is necessary.