Call to extend state protections to county wetlands
Jayne Clampitt and neighbors near Crumbacher Wildlife Area push for state law changes to include county wetlands amid a third hog confinement within a mile of their home. Lime Creek runs through hog lots, contaminating water. nitrate levels sit high. They criticize sluggish legislative action and seek awareness to prevent similar sitings elsewhere.
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Crumbacher Wildlife Area
Clampitt
Crumbacher
Iowa State University
Coe College
Senate
Buchanan County Conservation Board
Buchanan County
Jesup
Don Strauer
Deadliest July for U S troops in the Iraq war
The July toll on U S forces rose to at least 73, the month’s highest since the war began, as analysts noted higher daily casualties than in recent years. Officials cited new Petraeus strategy and ongoing Baghdad operations amid broader rotation plans and continuing violence in Anbar and Baghdad districts.
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Iraq
David Petraeus
Rag
Ray Odierno
Baghdad
Anbar
Nominee testifies Bush pick to head Joint Chiefs of Staff
Navy Adm. Michael Mullen told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that more troops in Iraq are providing commanders with the forces needed to improve security. He added that security is better, though not great, during his nomination hearing.
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Marine Corps
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Michael Mullen
Senate Armed Services Committee
Heart transport delay at Cedar Rapids airport ends without harm
The Cedar Rapids airport confirmed a heart shipment was taken to Comair Delta Connection on Monday night but not stored there due to lack of facilities and liability concerns. The heart departed Tuesday morning, with experts noting a few hours delay did not affect viability. organ transplant guidelines require a four hour window for hearts.
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Comair
Delta Connection
Hinman
Paul Telaro
Aeropoint
Telarc
Paul Sadders
Weekend jail crowd prompts county officials to rethink policy
Sheriff and county officials, led by Zeller and Gardner, debate weekend jail stays and a growing backlog. About 80 to 200 people wait for weekend service as some scheduled inmates fail to appear, forcing deputies to arrest and process them, straining jail and court operations.
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Remley
Brian Gardner
Sheriffs Office
Sonny" Ares
Johnson County
University of Town
Bill Deutsch
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