Iowa fights rising traffic deaths with urgent safety push
Iowa traffic enforcement officials launch a statewide campaign to cut deaths, as 144 people have died this year on state roads. The effort targets speeding over 100 mph, seat belt use, sober driving and attentive behavior, hoping 2021 ends under 300 fatalities for the first time since 1925. Senior Trooper Bob Conrad stresses public buy-in is essential for effectiveness.
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Fourth of July travel and celebrations approach pre pandemic levels
Travelers nationwide gear up for Independence Day weekend with cookouts, fireworks, concerts, and beach outings as restrictions wane. Delta variant fears and uneven vaccination raise concerns about safety and crowd safety at large events in Nashville Boston Huntington Beach and Cheboygan with crowded beaches and lakefronts expected. Elizabeth Driscoll plans parades markets and a family lake party in Cheboygan Michigan.
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Court blocks EPA rule expanding E15 sales in summer
A federal appeals court overturned a Trump era EPA rule that allowed 15 percent ethanol to be sold year round, signaling a setback for ethanol supporters, corn farmers, and the industry. The ruling preserves summer ban limits under the Clean Air Act, affecting demand projections and climate goals.
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Cedar Rapids gun violence down 22 percent in first half of 2021
Cedar Rapids reported 60 verified shots fired incidents from January through June 2021, down from 77 in the same period in 2020. Public safety official Greg Buelow notes 3 deaths and 8 injuries among the 60 incidents, with May the peak at 15 and February the low at 2.
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