Acid rain concerns fade in Iowa as soil buffers lakes
Iowa studies show acid rain poses little threat to the state. DEQ officials note low sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, seven monitoring stations, and rarely acidic lake water due to highly buffered limestone soils and fertile ground. Researchers found only isolated acidic rain samples and generally neutral pH levels across 97 cities in 1980.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Environmental Quality
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Federal Environmental Protection Agency
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University of Iowa Hygienics Laboratory
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Washington
Henry
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Odds improve for betting bill in Iowa legislature
A UPI survey shows 43 percent of Iowa lawmakers would back wagering on dog and horse racing, 26 percent oppose, and 50 percent of Democrats in the House support while 75 percent of Senate Democrats favor it. GOP House support is 33 percent with 69 percent of Senate Republicans against.
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UPI
United Press International
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Senate
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Senators Cut Back Out of State Trips in 1982
Iowa lawmakers logged 28 trips outside the state in 1982, down from 40 in 1981, with travel reimbursements totaling 18 800 dollars. Gov elect Terry Branstad noted most trips were by members on national groups, keeping travel costs lower than recent years.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Senate
National Conference of State Legislatures
Council of State Governments
Iowa records record low 1982 road fatalities since 1945
Iowa's 1982 road deaths drop 25 percent from 1981 to 461 by Thursday, the lowest since 1945. The decline, aided by tougher drunk driving laws, includes a drop in alcohol related deaths from 276 in 1981 to 163 for most of 1982. The law allows immediate license suspension for BAC at or above .10 percent and a 20 day temporary permit for appeals.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Woman in Clinton County Dies After Exposure Lockout
An 85 year old woman, Marie Block, died from exposure after the couple, Harry Block 86, were locked out of their home in freezing weather. Police rule out foul play. an autopsy cites exposure despite warm clothing. The husband is hospitalized in satisfactory condition.
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Clinton
UPI
Clinton County
Marie Block
Harry
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Pat Roushar
Mercy Hospital
Salvador Borja
Borja
Crime victims fund opens for Iowa reimbursements
Victims of violent crimes in Iowa can apply for up to 2000 in compensation for medical care lost income clothing replacement and funeral costs. Eligibility requires reporting within 24 hours and cooperation with police. applications must be filed within 180 days. The fund holds about 1.3 million dollars from traffic ticket surcharges.
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Des Moines
UPI
Greg Thomas
Department of Public Safety
Thomas
Gas price hike prompts Iowa hearing voiced by Branstad
Iowa Commerce Commission schedules a public hearing January 31 at the Wallace State Office Building to hear complaints about rising natural gas costs. Chairman Andrew Varley confirmed the session was requested by Governor-elect Terry Branstad amid alarms over large percentage price increases.
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Des Moines
Iowa Commerce Commission
Wallace State
Commission
Andrew Varley
Terry Branstad
Weekend Movie Schedule With Multiple Screens
The campus theater lists showings for six titles across three venues. Astro Six Weeks and Kiss Me Goodbye run in 2D and campus Il shows feature 1:30 and evening slots. The Toy and Best Friends headline while The Verdict and Tootsie are also scheduled on select screens.
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ASTRO
Campus Il
Tama boy, 14, stable after accidental shooting
Fourteen-year-old Tim Quigley of Tama is in stable condition after surgery for liver and kidney injuries from a shotgun discharge. The 410 gauge weapon fell and fired as he sat on a bridge railing near Otter Creek Lake, five miles northeast of Toledo, with two hunting companions. His parents are Mr and Mrs Terry Quigley.
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Tim Quigley
Tama
Quigley
Otter Creek Lake
Toledo
Terry Quigley
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