Nuclear storage shifts as dry cask facility rises near Palo
At the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo a new dry cask storage system is under construction to store spent nuclear fuel for the reactor’s remaining life. The on site facility sits on a thick concrete pad with concrete storage garages, moving fuel from the existing five story pool.
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Marion native rises to Gov Vilsack's press secretary role
Ron Parker, 41, a Marion, Iowa native and former Marion High School student body vice president, becomes Governor Tom Vilsack's communications director. He left journalism aspirations to enter state politics, citing great opportunity and surprise at his advancement from Maplecrest Drive to the state executive office.
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Cape Canaveral Declared Splitsville USA by Census Data
Cape Canaveral earns the label Splitsville USA as the 2000 census shows about 22 percent of adults 15 or older are divorced and not remarried, with 25.67 percent including separated. Mayor pro tem Buzz Petsos notes possible counting errors.
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Afghan vice president Abdul Qadir assassinated in Kabul
Two gunmen killed Afghan vice president Abdul Qadir as his car left the Ministry of Public Works in Kabul. His driver also died. guards were arrested for failing to react. Qadir had led Nangarhar province and helped oust the Taliban. no group claimed responsibility. President Bush offered condolences and pledged resolve for stability.
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