Leach Defends Arctic Refuge Drilling Vote at Iowa Town Hall
Rep. Jim Leach defended his vote against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge during a Cedar Rapids town meeting. He urged conservation over increased oil production, discussed health care reforms, and signaled support for a limited prescription drug benefit plan and campaign finance reform. He plans a stop at Anamosa's Lawrence Community Center this evening.
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Fire destroys Cedar Metal Works paint shop in Waterloo
A fire heavily damaged Cedar Metal Works paint shop on Park Road, a two story building used for painting parts for John Deere suppliers. Firefighters contained the blaze after about 90 minutes and evacuated nearby homes briefly. The cause is undetermined and the 25,000 square foot facility is a total loss. Several workers may miss days as operations adjust.
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Finch finds no advantage in page 1B study on governance
The study by the Urban Education Network discusses closed sessions for board self evaluation and appraisal. Cedar Rapids Superintendent Lew Finch and others deny any position supporting open or closed meetings changes. Iowa Newspaper Association opposes exemptions and stresses public meetings. The network includes Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Sioux City, Council Bluffs and Iowa City districts.
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Walking 0.08 alcohol limit gains support in Mount Vernon
Foege backs walking as a factor in moving the 0.08 legal limit out of a stalled committee. Experts debate whether the change would save lives, with NYU Potsdam sociology professor David Hanson calling it political, not scientific, and noting the main problem is in hard core drinkers. Local officials cite outreach and safety, while police say many in the 0.08 to 0.10 range should not drive.
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David Hanson
State University of New York At
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Congress
Dunkerton Church Fire Investigated as Arson Burglary
Black Hawk County deputies probe arson and burglary at St. Francis Catholic Church in Dunkerton after an employee found a rear parish hall door ajar and smoke. A waste paper fire caused minor damage and no valuables were reported missing. tip line provided.
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Spoonman Jim Cruise Performs at Cedar Rapids Library
Spoonman Jim Cruise from Jenison Michigan brings 25 years of spoon performance to Cedar Rapids Public Library. Three free shows in Beems Auditorium start at 10 am 1 pm and 7 pm. Call 398 5123 for information.
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Spoonman
Jim Cruise
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Beems Auditorium
County eyes 10.9 million reserve for fiscal year planning
Tucker outlined a plan to use the reserve fund of 10.9 million dollars, about 25 percent of general fund expenditures, to cover cash flow until tax revenues arrive. He urged not dipping into earmarked funds and suggested delaying capital projects as an option while keeping the public informed on donations through budgeting.
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Tucker
Space Shuttle to Carry Regina Students Experiments
Space Shuttle Discovery will launch at 4:38 p.m. CT carrying two Regina Science Club experiments. The projects test media reliability in space and radiation shielding using 17 docimeters wrapped in lead, created by about 16 Regina South East and City High students.
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NASA
Joni
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South East
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