Council weighs septic risks for Hanigan housing near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city officials consider due diligence on Hanigan’s 10 acre development amid concerns septic systems could affect surface water and wells along the Cedar River. Linn County planners note high groundwater and steep slopes challenge septic use while Hart supports larger lots as safer. Local leaders fear urban sprawl may hinder future water and sewer extensions.
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Hanigan
North
Iowa
Cedar River
Vern Zakostelecky
Zakostelecky
Mark Trumbauer
Linn County Planning and Zoning Division
Tom Hart
Linn County Health Department
Hart
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Trumbauer
Iowa wineries seek state aid to expand grape industry
State plans would invest about 223000 from retail wine taxes to help start or expand seven Iowa wineries using 80 acres of grapes. Nine wineries exist including Ackerman Winery in South Amana, but only two process Iowa grown grapes and current supply covers 40 to 60 percent. James Lynch reports rising demand for Iowa grown wine and provides contact details.
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Iowa
Mark
Ackerman
South Amana
Patty Judge
Tae Mae
James Lynch
Jamesi
Merit Scholars Push at ISU and UI Tuition Offers Compared
ISU shifts to aggressively recruit merit scholars offering free tuition and room and board to National Merit Scholars. Over 150 accepted in fall 1996, then capped at 100 next year. UI emphasizes need based aid with Presidential Scholarships at about 7 000 yearly for top students, totaling 10 000 with National Merit if eligible.
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ISU
Marc Harding
Lola Lopes
Massive fire hits River Cities Industrial Center complex
Davenport firefighters faced water shortages hampering efforts to stop a large blaze at the former Caterpillar plant complex. About 40 local firefighters and teams from surrounding towns battled the fire as APAC and Quad-City employees evacuated. Water and environmental teams monitored runoff and toxins near Crow Creek, with fuel and waste oil protected behind a firewall and sprinklers.
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Davenport
Mark Frese
Mike Mangelsdorf
Quad-City
APAC
Eldridge
Bettendorf
Long Grove
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Crow Creek
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Frese
Army of Firefighters
River Cities
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C.R
Rick Smith
Ricks
Earl Dowling
Emil Rinderspacher
Jim Jacobson
Jimja
Verizon Wireless
Ene
Dubuque
Holiday Inn
Blue Lagoon
Blairs Ferry Rd
Lindale Mall
the Gap
Westdale Mall
Bishop Entrance
Waterloo
Napa Auto Parts
University Ave
RadioShack
Verizon
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