Chem industry fights EPA ban on rootworm insecticide
Agricultural chemical representatives warned in Des Moines on Tuesday that a proposed EPA ban on granular rootworm insecticides could extend to all such products. The agency said last week it wants to outlaw the granular type amid environmental and safety concerns. Farmers and industry officials urged quick action to prevent widespread loss of pest control options.
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EPA seeks ban on Furadan carbamate insecticide at Iowa meeting
At the Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Association gathering officials discussed EPA plans to ban Furadan a carbamate granular insecticide made by FMC Corp citing bird deaths including an incident of about 1000 birds. FMC argued proper use limits risk while noting other products could face similar scrutiny.
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Iowa City Woman Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune
Iowa City resident JoDeen Morena revealed a November win of 45 800 dollars on Wheel of Fortune. The prize included 25 000 cash in the final puzzle and she plans to buy a larger house, with taxes due. Morena and her husband David have four children and are expecting twins.
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No clear role for Toledo Juvenile Home report
A consultant urges Iowa to move delinquent youths from Eldora and Toledo facilities into private counseling and treatment programs and to consider closing the Toledo Juvenile Home. The recommendations were submitted in a written report to the five member Council on Human Services.
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Eldora relocation plan targets juvenile population cuts
Group Inc urges Iowa officials to reduce Eldora delinquent boys from 225 to 120 and relocate removed youths to Toledo while expanding community programs. The study favors no more than 120 secure beds statewide, with tracking social workers supervising small caseloads.
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Iowa traffic signal pilot shows fuel and time savings
The Iowa DOT reports a $3 million traffic signal pilot in 19 cities saves fuel and motorists time. In Indianola four intersections repay $37.50 in benefits per $1 spent over 15 years, while Monticello saw signals replace an unreliable system. Exxon funded the project begun April 1987. 21 cities received grants but two were dropped.
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