Iowa Public Radio Tower Backup Amid Cold and Faulty Line
Iowa Public Radio reports its 500 foot tower remains operational at partial strength while crews diagnose a transmission line blamed for signal issues. The site near Walker, Iowa, stands 950 feet above sea level and hosts three towers blinking red at dusk. Pellham and crew endure frigid winds as they ascend to service the line. Officials cite possible weather damage or improper installation for the failed line brought on by December 2007 and January 2008 events. The WSUI 1910 AM schedule mirrors KUNI with Morning Edition and All Things Considered echoing across Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Iowa City markets.
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Stimulus plan expands unemployment and tax credits details
The plan raises unemployment benefits by a weekly average of 25 dollars to 325 and extends benefits through December. It boosts the earned income tax credit for larger families and expands the refundable child credit while boosting food stamp benefits by 14 percent. A one time 250 dollar EIP is issued to social security and disability recipients within 120 days.
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Coalition revisits nonprofit campus plan after flood damage
United Way of East Central Iowa plans a 69000 square foot three story building to house multiple nonprofits. The project aims to raise 10 to 11 million dollars in federal CDBG funds for repair and replacement of flooded facilities with low rents funded by debt-free financing. Local officials weigh city hall support and potential corporate contributions from Rockwell Collins and others to join United Way in the campus.
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TV Stations Face June Analog End Amid Law Confusion
KCRG TV9 will keep analog until June 12 while CBS KGAN and Fox KFXA plan to end analog at 11:59 p.m. The FCC must approve Feb 17 end date. 491 of 1,796 stations sought to keep Feb 17, 123 denied. Viewers need digital TV or converter boxes. Best Buy notes steady digital TV demand and some trouble receiving KWWL's signal during the switch.
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