Camp Fire mulls camp sale amid debt and layoffs
The Iowana Council of Camp Fire USA faces over 200000 in debt and may sell part of Camp Huaga North of Cedar Rapids. Layoffs reduced staff to two while volunteers keep activities going. organizers cite declining camper numbers since 1997 as the financial trigger.
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Iowa NADS drives study on intoxicated driving begins
At the University of Iowa Oakdale campus the National Advanced Driving Simulator costs 80.8 million dollars and hosts a controlled intoxication study. Chris Schwarz drinks cocktails to reach a 0.078 BAC before testing four driving scenarios under staff supervision. Ginger Watson leads the research team.
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New York Resilience Shines During Blackout Comparison
Mike Deupree notes New Yorkers stayed calm and organized during the recent blackout, contrasting with Ottawa looting and Toronto traffic duties. He quips about Iowa and general resilience, then calls out Gothamites for handling the crisis without panic and hints at future urban crowding challenges.
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