Drought of 88 prompts Congress to push disaster aid
Agriculture Secretary Lyng spurs quick action on drought relief with a proposed disaster payment program for both program and non program participants. The package would aid livestock producers and adjust payments for crop insured farmers while aiming to stay within a 17 billion dollar budget. Senate and House committees plan to move a consensus drought bill next week.
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David Lynch Gazette Washing
Washington, D.C
Agriculture
Richard Lyng
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Lyng
USDA
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Senate
Rep
Kika) de la Garza
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
Drought emergency offers real help for Iowans
Iowa declares a statewide drought emergency enabling National Guard water transport, hay delivery, and Corps well drilling with standard rates. About a dozen communities face pumping limits while demand rises. Officials expect requests for aid to start soon. oversize hay loads may get permit waivers.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Ellen Gordon
Disaster Services Division
Iowa Department of Public Defense
Gordon
Iowa National Guard
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Darrell McAllister
Surface and Groundwater Protection Bureau
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Department of Natural Resources
McAllister
Iowa Department of Transportation
State Disaster Services Office
Branstad declares drought aid to help farmers and livestock
Iowa Governor Branstad signs a drought proclamation after noting crop conditions far worse than in 1983 and 1977. Climatologist Ellwyn Taylor says impacts extend across regions, with farmers urging federal action and President Reagan to see the drought firsthand in Scott County. Iowa commodity groups back the move.
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ISU Extension
Ellwyn Taylor
Branstad
Washington, D.C
U.S
Richard Lyng
Iowa
Washington
Reagan
Scott County
Iowa Commodity Groups
Evan Stadlman
The
Iowa Corn Growers
Heat alert revised as heat persists for elderly focus
Linn County officials revise the heat alert after conditions did not reach the high stage. Elderly residents face hardship and are advised to retreat to air conditioned buildings for several hours daily. Those at home without cooling should close blinds but open windows and monitor neighbors and at risk individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz Selk
Linn County Council On Aging
Coalition
Seth
Reagan to visit Iowa and Illinois for drought relief
The White House confirms President Reagan will travel next Thursday to Iowa and Illinois to assess drought damage and meet drought stricken farmers. He will visit the Davenport radio station where he began broadcasting and dine with Gov. Branstad to discuss relief measures.
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White House
Reagan
Iowa
Des Moines
Midwest
Davenport
Terry Branstad
WOC Radio
Broadcasting Company
Mark Minnick
Illinois
Cedar Rapids water ban drills three fines for sprinkler use
Cedar Rapids Water Director Lee Coppock says a city watering ban began June 23, with three violators paying about $10 each to restore full pressure after partial valve closures. Exemptions include shrubs trees flowers gardens sod seeding car washes and pools. Water usage has dropped from 39–40 million to about 28 million gallons daily.
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Heather Sloman
Azette
Lee Coppock
Water Department
Cedar Rapids
Coppock
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