Windbreaks protect farms and homes in Iowa study finds
In Lawton Iowa landowners plant windbreaks to shield houses prevent soil erosion and attract wildlife. ISU researchers survey 3000 Iowans on windbreak value and aesthetics to inform policy and design while farmers like Brian McNaughton cite energy savings and habitat benefits. The project funded by USDA aims to guide future shelterbelt development.
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Mize
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National Research Initiative
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Counties move toward first regional Iowa jail plan
Supervisors in Fremont Mills and Montgomery counties sign agreements with a Kansas City architectural firm to assess needs design the jail and prepare bond information for three county region. Officials say current jails raise safety concerns and justify a new facility.
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Local arrests listed for multiple Iowa City area suspects
The log records 11 individuals with ages from 18 to 38 and addresses in Marion North Liberty Iowa City and University Heights. Times range from 12 10 a.m. Sunday to 9 10 p.m. Saturday with charges including second degree theft.
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Keokuk
Burlington
Clinton Streets
Iowa City
la Lovan
Holiday Lodge Rd
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Westwood Drive
Highway 966
Felicia Peterson
Court St
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IWV
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Marcus Wilson charged with attempted burglary in North Liberty
Marcus Wilson age 43 of 160 Sugar Creek La Apt A4 North Liberty faces a burglary charge after allegedly attempting a break in at 245 Sugar Creek Lane Apt 2A at 9 21 p m Saturday. He is accused of attempting third degree burglary.
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Iowans drive fewer miles in 2005 after decades of gains
Iowa drivers traveled about 31.7 billion miles in 2005, down 222 million from 2004, marking the first annual decline since 1985. DOT notes drops on city streets and rural county roads, while urban interstates rose. Analysts cite high fuel costs and shifting population toward urban areas as key factors.
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Iowa
Swenson
DOT
State Department of Natural Resources
DNA
Tami Foster
Foster
Court dismisses abuse suit over late civil rights claim
Iowa Court of Appeals upholds dismissal of Cindi Bramow’s suit alleging Lindsey abused her daughter eight years earlier. The panel ruled civil rights claims must be filed within 180 days of discrimination, rejecting Bramow’s argument that minors may sue within one year after turning 18.
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Lindsey
Commission
Iowa Court of Appeals
Iowa
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