Hog lot expansion spurs Johnson County debate
Johnson County residents debate a proposed hog lot expansion by James Sladek of 4680 Taft Ave. The size cited ranges from 3000 to 12000 hogs, with Sladek denying specifics. County officials lack information while local leaders expect possible added controls if the operation grows, drawing parallels to Humboldt County rules upheld in court.
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Sion
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Johnson County Park Council
the Gazette
Highway 6
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Schillerstrom
Jim
Jonathon Jordahl
Jordahl
Humboldt County
Iowa
Water bill relief after 1.3 million gallons leak
Curtis Mack faced a 4802 dollar water bill when a former vacant house he owned kept drawing water. A burst pipe dumped 1.3 million gallons before March, four feet of basement water required pumping, and the council trimmed sewer charges by 25 percent, bringing the ending due to 4102 dollars with immediate payment required.
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Ews
UNION
Curtis Mack
Mack
West Union
Ammonia-like fumes force Cedar Rapids middle school evacuation
Authorities investigate ammonia-like odor that emptied Roosevelt Middle School in Cedar Rapids on Friday. About 860 people, mostly students, were taken to Cedar Rapids hospitals or relocated to a grassy area while the building was aired out. Classes were canceled and reentry delayed until Monday. Officials report breathing difficulties, nausea, coughing, and eye nose throat burning. no hospital admissions expected. Some staff entered the building around 2 p.m. and described a strong, choking smell.
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Azette
Roosevelt Middle
13Th St
Remains Found in A-10 Crash Wreckage at Eagle Colorado
Air Force officials said fragmentary human remains were found among the A-10 wreckage on Gold Dust Peak after the crash during a training flight. DNA tests will determine if the remains belong to Capt. Craig Button, as searchers work to locate and neutralize four unexploded bombs in a rugged snowy mountain site.
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Rocky Mountains
Ishmael Antonio
Gold Dust
Arizona
Judge rules FDA can regulate tobacco as drug
In Greensboro a federal judge ruled the FDA can regulate tobacco as a drug under the Food and Drug Cosmetic Act, a historic setback for the tobacco industry. The decision allows enforcement on tobacco sales to minors and vending machines but bars several sweeping ad and sponsorship restrictions slated to start August. Both sides plan appeals as stocks drop on the news.
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U.S
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Tobacco Country
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Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
Osteen
Matthew Myers
Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids
United States
Clinton
Joe Camel
John Fithian
American Advertising Federation
Wall Street
Philip Morris
New York Stock Exchange
RJR Nabisco
RJR Tobacco
NYSE
Conference on disability in faith places held in Hiawatha
A daylong event in Hiawatha examines disability issues in places of worship. The report notes community leaders and clergy discussing accessibility and inclusion, with participants sharing experiences and proposed practices for inclusive worship spaces.
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Hiawatha
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