Iowa Mfg Tries Highway Recycling Innovation in Iowa
Iowa's use of recycled asphalt in Kossuth county shows a 15 to 20 percent saving per mile and reduced fuel use. The program, supported by Iowa Manufacturing Co and the state DOT, produced 300 tons per hour since July 22 and aims to cover 200 to 250 miles in a decade with full-depth pavement and resurfacing projects.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Kossuth County
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Cedar Rapids
Kossuth
Dick Henely
Enely
James Zeigler
Rohlin Construction Co., Inc
Estherville
Iowa Manufacturing Eyes Patent on Asphalt Recycling System
Iowa Manufacturing pitches a patented asphalt reprocessing method using Rohlin equipment and a 1 million dollar setup. Vernon Schrimper notes potential sales gains in conventional equipment and recycling kits if tests meet pollution standards and pavement proves durable, hinting at broader national markets.
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Vernon Schrimper
Iowa
Zeigler
Teacher Wins Free Speech Suit In Iowa District
A Cedar Rapids federal court awarded Rose Zoll 22 470 dollars in damages after she claimed her contract was not renewed for exercising free speech. The jury did not require reinstatement and damages cover two lost salaries while the district disputed liability for the board members.
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Cedar Rapids
Allamakee
Rose Zoll
New Albia
Allamakee County
Zoll
James Sayre
Pronga
Fuhman
Fanter
Rejuvenation Method Used on Linn Roads
Linn county will test asphalt rejuvenation on East Post road and Cottage Grove avenue as the first local trials. The process melts the surface then bonds new asphalt to it reducing materials and cost from about 70 000 to 50 000 dollars while matching longevity. Officials note the technique blends old and new material and has seen use in Illinois and the southwest.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
East Post Road
Indian Creek
Marion City
Jerry Nelson
Illinois
National Asphalt Papers Assn
Europe
Plate Display Deadline Sunday
Sunday midnight marks the deadline to display second half plates on mobile homes trucks and truck tractors. Failure to display after that time will incur charges. Linn County second half registrations may be obtained at the courthouse until 5 p.m. Friday per County Treasurer James Hennessey.
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Linn County
James Hennessey
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Tom Fruehling
Department of Transportation
Don McLean
Rohlin
Federal Courthouse
ISEA
Iowa State Education Assn
Mrs. Zoll
Nancy George
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Linn
Soviet Union
United States
Geneva
Peoria
Quad Cities
DIV
Ingersoll Building Products, Inc
Pullman
Englers
Third ST. S.E. Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Iowa City
First Trust
St. S.E
Iton
1St Ave. N.E
First Trust & Savings Bank
The
Bank of Today
First Trust and Savings Bank
First Ave. N.E
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Ely
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Third ST
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