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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 2007
Page
4
Tampa police say Anthony Giancola 41 principal of Van Buren Middle School bought $20 worth of crack in his office on Thursday while students were on campus. He was arrested in the school lobby after the buy from an undercover officer.
In Tucson a 5-year-old girl Brielle Boisvert was thrown from a wagon by an out of control horse team and trampled. Hundreds watched as she died. authorities will review possible criminal charges.
California Assemblywoman Sally Lieber withdrew a proposal to ban spanking by parents after facing opposition and lack of votes. Lieber said she remains committed to ending physical abuse but acknowledged the measure could not pass the Legislature. Gazette wire services
Researchers observing a Senegal chimp troop report 22 spear making and use incidents, mostly by females, with one yielding a bush baby. Pruetz and Bertolani note the tool use appears for hunting, a rare behavior among non human primates, sparking commentary from experts.
Lawmakers clash over relaxing the 2002 ban on cloning to allow therapeutic stem cell research. Supporters cite cures and a Center for Regenerative Medicine proposal at the University of Iowa funded at 12.5 million dollars. Opponents frame the issue as taking life for research, urging caution and citing religious beliefs.
Congress member Loebsack says he heard little support for Bush war policy while engaging Iraqi and American leaders. He urges disengagement and retreat of US troops by next year, after brief stops in Brussels and Des Moines before Cedar Rapids today.
Utility reps say frigid Iowa days and high bills push homeowners to seek HomeCheck audits. MidAmerican and Alliant Energy partner with A TEC Energy for free in home visits offering insulation and efficiency upgrades. Last year 5143 homes added insulation, up from prior years, while online audits rose by 3818 as cold weather spikes demand.
Audit programs spur rebates for insulation furnaces and water heaters. Alliant Energy 2004 2005 2006 rebates rose from 1311 to 2066 with some double counting. Linn County REC offers guidance without a home audit plan and partners emphasize education and meter monitoring. Central Iowa Power Cooperative and other coops stress in home visits caulking insulation and energy education.
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