U S records hottest year on record driven by drought
The United States posted 2012 as its hottest year at 55.32 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding 1998 by a full degree amid widespread drought and a largely absent winter. Scientists say the trend reflects global warming plus natural variation and hint at major costs, with world data pending.
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Washington
America
U.S
Deke Arndt
National Climatic Data Center
Asheville
N.C
Alexander Merrill
Sioux Falls
S.D
Henry Doorly
Omaha
Neb
Iowa in 2012 ranked third warmest year on record
State Climatologist Harry Hillaker notes 2012 averaged 51.9 F, 3.8 F above the 30 year norm, making it Iowa's third warmest in 140 years. The year also tied for 19th driest with 26.21 inches of precipitation, while NOAA reports 2012 had extensive heat and weather extremes across the United States.
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Iowa
Harry Hillaker
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
United States
Cedar Rapids Deliberates New Site for Time Check Center
Cedar Rapids officials reevaluate site options for a 3 million replacement Time Check Recreation Center after flood plain limits bar building in the 100 year flood area. Two proposals include Kingston West Village near the riverfront and the Ellis Park maintenance site with an added cost for demolishing or rebuilding. Council members weigh accessibility to Harrison and Taylor schools and potential removal of an unattractive maintenance building.
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Cedar Rapids
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Kansas City
Dale Todd
Linda Seger
Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association
Sven Leff
Monica Vernon
Cedar River
Kingston
West Village
Second Street
Third Street
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Leff
Ellis Park
Ellis Harbor
Scott Olson
Ellis Boulevard
Sixth Street
Harrison and
Taylor
Aggie Doyle
People For Parks
Doyle
Iowa City board split over Saturday vote on diversity policy
Iowa City school board members clash over a proposed diversity policy requiring schools to stay within a poverty-based lunch funding range. A Saturday meeting to vote on the policy drew criticism as multiple members cited lack of notice and scheduling concerns. Two more readings and votes are planned, with public comment invited.
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Iowa City
Jeff McGinness
Tayet Doran
Patti Fields
Swesey
McGinness
Doran
Fields
Gregg.hennigan
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Climate Science Center
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Rick Smith
Iowa City Schools
University of Iowa Community Credit Union
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