Hunter identified after shooting near Palo in Iowa
Matt Eden of Robins, 22, was shot Saturday afternoon in the Chain Lakes area off Blairs Ferry Road while hunting with a group. He was airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City and condition not released Sunday night. Investigators query Eden's hunting party as they determine who fired the slug.
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Palo man identified as victim of crash
Joshua Holub a 22 year old resident of Palo died in a crash Saturday on Highway 94 near Ellis Road after his car crossed the centerline and struck a semi driven by Gary Thorsen 54 of Marion Thorsen escaped injury and Holub was taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City where he was listed as a patient Sunday night but not in the hospital records.
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UI Receives 1.4 Million NSF Grant for Rainfall Study
University of Iowa engineers secure a four year 1.4 million dollar NSF grant to integrate NEXRAD radar data for rainfall analysis. The team will develop tools to better predict soil erosion flooding and landslides leveraging the NEXRAD network with Witold Krajewski as principal investigator.
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Bridge proposal on hold near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city planning official says the cedar river bridge idea south of east post road remains under study. Linn County planning advisory panel urged study for 2030 plan but was not included, with next update due mid 2005. Attorney Roger Stone opposes the project citing revised forecasts.
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Iowa becomes soy candle capital with 110 makers statewide
The Gazette notes Iowa hosts over 110 soy wax and candle makers, about a third of U S production, boosting the economy and soybean demand. Neal Keppy of Dixon says soy candles use clean burning wax grown locally and could lift prices for Iowa soybeans while attracting new industries. Karen Andersen adds candle making is an easy way to earn extra income.
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Newstrack follow up on Monday newsmakers
The Gazette reports follow ups on notable news events and individuals featured in Monday editions. Contact details for the editor and newsroom are provided for tips and inquiries.
Readers share Christmas letters from families nationwide
A look at diverse Christmas letters from Judith Cullen and others reveals humor sentiment and faith. Bernita Grimm and Rose Beauregard contribute long running themes and quizzes while Chelsea Ferguson jokes about aging pets.
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