Leach Seeks 30 Million Expansion for Hygienic Laboratory
Rep. Jim Leach says the proposed 30 million expansion of the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory is the top priority for Iowa’s congressional delegation. He cautions funding will be tough amid rivalries in public health labs and a tight federal budget while urging federal support for lab work and related projects.
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Firefighters battle Pillsbury plant blaze in Cedar Rapids
Fire crews fought a contained bin fire at the Pillsbury plant on Weing Road NE for over 19 hours after embers sparked by overheated shaker friction. Water mixed with oat hull flour produced a muck in the bin, prompting a vacuum truck to remove about six loads. crews finished by 10 p.m. with the bin emptied.
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Green Party convention at Marion Public Library
The Green Party holds a convention Monday at 6 30 p.m. in the Marion Public Library. Organizers invite members and locals to attend the meeting and discuss party aims.
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Marion Public Library
Log rolling champ from Marquette eyes next challenge
Ed Ogle, a 415 pound veteran from Marquette Michigan, won the senior log rolling title at the 2003 Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward Wisconsin. He plans to defend his senior crown or enter the open division while training as a middle distance runner to build leg strength and conditioning.
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Marquette
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Man charged after Iowa crash linked to marijuana impairment
Eckhardt received treatment and release from University Hospitals after a crash investigation linked marijuana to the collision. Passenger Yoav Stramer, 16, survived serious injuries, a back seat occupant was unharmed. Police recovered over 6 grams of marijuana in two bags. A March 17 hearing will decide if Eckhardt faces adult charges. Steve Carson laments his brother's death and awaits answers.
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Iowa State Patrol
Johnson County
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