Flooded wells warned unsafe for drinking water
Iowa State Extension and Linn County officials urge disinfection before use after wells are submerged by floodwater. Flooded or sediment-filled wells can harbor bacteria and viruses. shock chlorination is recommended after flushing to restore safe water quality.
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Marlene Lucas
Linda Bigley
Iowa State University Extension Service
Linn County
Tom Hart
Deadline looms for gambling debate in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers face a pivotal week as a gambling bill awaits full Senate and House action. Riverboat operators seek relief from limits while governor Branstad weighs a major bill. Funnel day restricts debate but amendments could revive the issue before the April 30 session end.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
House
Wally Horn
Cedar Rapids
Horn
Harold van Maanen
Roskaloosa
Terry Branstad
Illinois
Missouri
Branstad
Colors of a Champion contest invites Iowa youngsters
Hayden Fry and the Hawkeyes sponsor a color art contest for youths age 10 or younger. Six winners receive game tickets, a signed football, a field intro photo, and display on the Kinnick Stadium message center. 20 finalists also recognized. Entries due April 16 to the Sports Promotions Office in Iowa City.
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Hayden Fry
The
Hawkeyes
Hawkeye
Iowa
Kinnick Stadium
Sports Promotions Office
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa City
US Athletic Department
Gazette
Iowa Farmer Today
Younkers
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