Petiton Opposes Postville Meat Plant Wastewater Discharge
More than 1,300 sign a petition opposing Agriprocessors Inc plan to discharge salty effluent into Hecker Creek and potentially harm groundwater. Petitioners urge stricter state wastewater standards and have sent copies to Gov Tom Vilsack and DNR officials as a legal dispute over Postville lagoon pollution lingers.
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Yellow River
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Awaiting the call by Iowa minor leaguers on major league dream
Iowa tied players linger in the minors hoping for a major league call. Names include Shawn Sedlacek, Scott Sobkowiak, Ben Ford, Jim Magrane, Nate Frese, Ryan Danly, and Zach Hammes, with teams in Richmond, West Tennessee, and Dodgers and Cubs organizations.
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Gazette
Iowa
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Kansas City Royals
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Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
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Norway
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Chicago Cubs
Ryan Danly
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Zach Hammes
Iowa City High
Hammes
Los Angeles Dodgers
Gulf Coast League Expos
Dodgertown
Vero Beach
Fla
Iowa City
Dodgers
Minor league toil mirrors majors in shifting paths
Within the page, players persist in the minors as majors loom. Hammes steadies after a rough start for 1D. Danly eyes Brooklyn as IC.R. highlights his goal. Frese from Norway battles an injury hindering momentum.
Online To Check Out Video Clips Of Eastern Lowans
The Gazette highlights today's stories with video clips featuring Eastern Iowans. Readers are invited to visit the Gazette online for the newest footage and related coverage.
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Boswell calls for Medicare reform to end discrimination
Rep. Leonard Boswell says Medicare limits reimbursements in many states harm elderly patients and threaten hospital care. He cites Iowa at 3053 per recipient versus Louisiana at 7336 and argues 34 states are below the national average. Boswell proposes legislation to raise payments toward the average.
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Judge McManus marks 40 years on Iowa federal bench
U.S. District Judge Edward J. McManus, 82, celebrated four decades on the Cedar Rapids district court. Appointed in 1962 by President Kennedy, he is the longest-serving judge in Iowa's federal system. Friends recall his fair, hard-nosed judge persona and note he remains active despite retirement rumors.
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David M. Elderkin
Iowa
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Elderkin
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Keokuk
District Court
John F. Kennedy
Joha
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