Rain Delays Hit Iowa Projects and Flooded Streets
Rain delays construction by one to two weeks as Tama County reports 3 to 5 inches overnight and Conrad records 5.36 inches. Grundy Center notes 7 inches this month with sewage backups up to six feet in some homes. Public works director Jim Copeman cites saturated ground and shutdowns.
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Mildew Troubles in Eastern Iowa Homes
Eastern Iowa homes face mildew as moisture rises after floods. Lois Heckert of Iowa State University Extension advises cleaning with an all purpose cleaner or a solution of one cup bleach to a gallon of water. Long-term control requires air conditioning or a dehumidifier. call 1 800 262 3804 for more information.
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New Cedar Rapids Area Forms Parish To Meet Growing Demand
The Cedar Rapids metro area adds a new parish due to rapid growth on the southwest side. Officials say no closures planned for smaller Cedar Rapids parishes while recruiting proceeds. Ament notes increased requests for weddings funerals and baptisms as St Jude's gains a deacon.
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AIDS Impact Shrinks Populations in Central Africa
The Census Bureau projects population declines of 0.1 to 0.3 percent in some Central African Republic and Ghana due to AIDS, with Malawi Namibia Swaziland and Zambia near zero growth. Uganda Senegal and others show varied infection trends while access to treatment remains limited. Gates Foundation to invest 50 million in Botswana health system.
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