Blood centers brace for lower donations amid winter storm
Blood centers face a seasonal slowdown in donations as a powerful winter storm looms over Iowa. Erin Iverson of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center warns drives may be disrupted, risking hospital supply. The Davenport headquartered center serves about 70 hospitals in four states and collects up to 525 units daily to aid 1,575 patients. Surgeries, accidents, and cancer treatments continue to rely on donations despite the storm.
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Blood centers urge donations despite winter apathy
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center and DeGowin Blood Center report lower January donations due to holidays illness and wintry weather but will stay open this week. Donor coordinator Paula Dayton at DeGowin notes January yields about 500 units versus September’s 1 000. centers will accept donations regardless of weather.
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Nebraska man’s murder trial set to resume in Iowa County
Peter Riggs, 32, of Columbus Nebraska, awaits a new trial date after a stalled competency review. Judge postponed the case to allow another mental evaluation, which has not yet occurred. Riggs admitted to the May 29 shooting of Jeffrey McAdam at the Victor rest stop and has written letters seeking a guilty plea and termination of his attorney. A new trial date will be scheduled later this week.
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Gazette
Marengo
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Columbus
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Persaud
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Victor
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EPA fines Iowa over Tama Toledo bypass stormwater violations
The EPA fined the Iowa DOT 25000 dollars and three contractors about 11667 dollars each for stormwater permit violations during the Tama Toledo Highway 30 bypass construction in 2009. Topsoil runoff polluted Tama Mud Creek and a tributary. inspectors found absent or flawed BMPs and deficient site inspections.
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Decorah
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Reinbeck
Schecker Construction Inc
Bellevue
Transportation Department
Dena Gray-Fisher
Iowa soldier dies in Afghanistan roadside bombing
Army Spc. Shawn Muhr, 26, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, was killed Saturday in Afghanistan when a military truck he rode in was struck by a roadside bomb. He had recently returned home on leave after Christmas and deployed again on Jan 12. The Defense Department had not yet confirmed his death. Muhr, a 2003 Coon Rapids Bayard High School graduate, enlisted six years ago.
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Man Impersonating EMT Arrested in Waverly Area
Christopher A. Hill, 24, is charged with prohibited acts after he posed as an emergency medical technician at a medical emergency scene in Waverly area. He left the scene before investigators learned he lacked certification and was later arrested in Waverly Hills. Bond set at $10,000 cash only.
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Cedar Falls
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