Frugal farmer’s oil-can shingles stand test of time
Lamir Koranda on his 80 acre farm near Canton created metal shingles from recycled oil cans to cover barns and sheds starting in 1956. His son Larry, a former science teacher, recalls the labor intensive process that produced about 200 shingles per hour and left a lasting, bright, rusted yet durable exterior on the buildings.
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Waterloo wildlife volunteer funds for injured tundra swan
Terese Evans of the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project seeks about $300 to fly an injured tundra swan from Davenport to a Virginia wildlife refuge for wintering. An Iowa animal control officer found the bird with a broken wing and delivered it for care.
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Davenport Police weigh accreditation to boost credibility
Davenport Police Chief Mike Bladel says seeking national accreditation could lift the department as it overhauls leadership and rebuild public trust after the dismissal of former vice squad commander Sgt. Greg Collins. The process could last up to three years and cost at least $16,000.
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Mike Bladel
Commission of Accreditation For Law Enforcement
Bladel
Scott County
Greg Collins
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