Kayak and Canoe Crashes Highlight Water Safety Risks
The Gazette analyzes three years of Iowa boating crash data showing one third of deaths from 2014 to 2016 involved kayaks or canoes while open motorboats cause most injuries and property damage. Alcohol factors appear low in reports but officials warn it remains a concern for safety on Labor Day weekends.
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Iowa boating crash data shows injuries and vessel damage
The Gazette analyzes 3 1/2 years of Iowa Department of Natural Resources boating crashes from March 2014 to June 18, 2017 on state waters. Excludes incidents on the Mississippi River and notes some incomplete records marked in white.
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Fireworks sellers plan growth despite Iowa bans
Iowa cities push to curb home displays under a new state law while retailers eye expansion for next Independence Day. Vince Bellino of Bellino Fireworks says they will push into Iowa despite cautious local rules. The 1939 ban was lifted earlier this year, reshaping fireworks sales.
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Trump vows border wall shutdown in Phoenix rally
At a raucous Phoenix rally President Donald Trump threatened to shut down the government if Congress fails to fund his border wall. He warned that a government closure could occur within weeks, adding that a shutdown would push the wall forward.
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