DNR funds cleanup of Maquoketa River
The Iowa DNR approved four projects totaling 666347 to protect the Maquoketa River watershed. Contracts with ISU Extension and the Department of Agriculture will educate farmers, reduce sediment and nutrient runoff, and establish demonstration sites, with efforts spanning three years.
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DNR
Maquoketa River
Associated Press
Maquoketa (Ap
Iowa
Upper Midwest
Mississippi River
Rick Lawrence
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Commission
Iowa State Extension Services
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Lawrence
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Jones County Soil and Water Conservation District
Benton County E911 board approves 2001 budget
The Benton County E911 board approves a 2001 budget of 306,162 with an estimated 150,000 from the monthly 1 surcharge. Expenditures total 215,700 up 12,000 from this year including 85,000 for digital mapping and 72,000 for radio equipment improvements. Chairman Randy Forsyth may lead a study for an 85,000 replacement system. Officers elected: Forsyth chair, Kubichek vice chair, Don Martin secretary, Jill Marlow treasurer.
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Wwens
Vinton
Benton County
Emer
Randy Forsyth
Forsyth
Rodney Kubichek
Don Martin
Jill Marlow
Brian Rammelsburg
Ron Donald
Steve Meyer
Couple praise Carnival handling of Destiny breakdown
Nancy and Ray Easley of Marion and Jeff and Dawn Houtz of Hiawatha were among 3000 aboard the Destiny when a power transfer part failed about 1 a.m. Feb 15, halting the ship 600 nautical miles from Miami. Passengers hailed Carnival for quick fixes, refunds, and future cruise offers. no one felt in danger.
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Destiny
Carnival
Nancy Easley
Florida
Miami
Jeff Houtz
Houtzes
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