Weather Double Whammy Hits Heating Budgets
The Gazette reports record cold boosting heating demand to double last year’s level in the first week of December and nat gas prices up at least 50 percent. NYMEX January contracts reached $14.90 per 1000 cubic feet amid eastern cold, while U S energy officials urge conservation as Gulf wells recover slowly. Heating degree days in Cedar Rapids for seven days hit 419 versus the 30 year norm of 260.
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Gulf of Mexico
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Cedar Rapids
Snow Plow Rules Vary Across Eastern Iowa
The text outlines plowing triggers and routes for Linn County Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Johnson County. It notes 16 accidents in Linn County 54 in Cedar Rapids 17 in Iowa City and 40 in Johnson County up to 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively. It details start times 2 inches threshold 4 a.m. and end times 5:30 p.m. and the use of chemicals and sand.
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Iowa City
Snow emergency rules and city sidewalk duties
The report outlines Cedar Rapids and Iowa City snow emergency policies with 4 inches triggering a snow route removal and 6 inches prompting odd even parking. Sidewalk clearing deadlines vary by city with Cedar Rapids 10 hours after snow ends and Iowa City 24 hours. Schools cancel per safety, not fixed snowfall. Check kcrg com for cancellations.
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Rain forest deal falters ends Coralville talks
Coralville officials failed to reach a land deal with the Environmental Project for an $180 million indoor rain forest. The group will seek other cities, with eight to nine showing interest including Tiffin Des Moines Riverside and Dubuque. A decision could come in weeks as plans to lease 22 acres near I 80 for $1 annually and private funding continue.
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Tiffin
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Dubuque
David Oman
Health US life expectancy hits all time high
Life expectancy in the United States reaches a record peak as medical advances and better sanitation propel gains since 1900. Declines in smoking and other risky habits contribute to the improving outlook.
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United States
U.S. life expectancy hits all time high at 77.6 years
The latest National Center for Health Statistics report shows life expectancy rising to 77.6 years while deaths from heart disease cancer and stroke fall. However half of Americans aged 55 to 64 have high blood pressure and 40 percent are obese, raising concerns for taxpayers as this group nears Medicare and Social Security eligibility.
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