Firewood firm uses heat to halt emerald ash borer spread
Iowa Firewood Products in Cedar Rapids uses two propane and wood fired kilns to heat treat bundles at 140 degrees for 60 minutes, killing pests and enabling USDA certification. Owner Derek Heinz says daily output about 1,600 bundles with wood shipped nationwide, and business has doubled yearly since 2010.
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Iowa Firewood Products
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Tim McVey Day remembered for 1984 Nibbler record
Ottumwa marks the 30th anniversary of Tim McVey's billion‑point Nibbler feat from 1984 at Walter Day's Twin Galaxies arcade. Tina McVey recalls the mayor's proclamation creating Tim McVey Day and upcoming documentary interest tied to Sundance Film Festival.
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Jerry Parker
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Eureka
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Iowans face record utility bill arrears in December
The Iowa Utilities Board reports December owed 34.9 million across 283 715 accounts, the largest sum since 1999. Cold weather and rising energy costs push likely further records in January as LiHeap funds total 51 to 52 million.
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MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy
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Ul proposal offers Mandarin chat to assist UI Chinese students
The Johnson County Crisis Center plans an online Mandarin chat to reach Chinese students at the University of Iowa facing mental health struggles. Director Keri Neblett notes volunteers with cultural insight, 66 hours of training, and ongoing outreach to statewide colleges and universities.
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Crisis Center seeks volunteers for food bank and crisis line
The Crisis Center relies on over 300 volunteers to run the Food Bank, 24 Hour Crisis Line, and IowaCrisisChat. Applications due February 3 for food bank and February 10 for crisis intervention. The center has assisted residents since 1970, handling over 10 000 calls and chats last year.
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Iowans Lose Federal Unemployment Extension Benefits
More than 5,000 Iowans lost access to the Emergency Unemployment Compensation after the program expired on December 28. Iowa Workforce Development said 5,136 residents were eligible as of that date, with about 1.3 million Americans losing extended benefits nationwide. The agency will notify eligible claimants if renewal occurs and points to IowaWORKS resources for reemployment services.
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U.S. Senate
Iowa Workforce Development
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Iowaworks.org
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