Police arrest 2 in Boswell home invasion case
Police report two suspects face charges in the weekend break in at U S Rep Leonard Boswell’s farm near Lamont. Cody Rollins and David Dewberry were arrested on burglary assault robbery and related counts with Dewberry jailed in Missouri awaiting return to Iowa. Boswell sustained minor injuries during the attack.
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Regis alum J Paul Oetken becomes first openly gay federal judge
Cedar Rapids native J Paul Oetken, a Regis High School and University of Iowa graduate, was confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by an 80 to 13 Senate vote. His confirmation marks a historic moment for gay rights as his sexual orientation did not affect the confirmation process.
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Understanding Pavement Types and Safety Alerts
The text explains hot mix asphalt known as the black pavement and Portland cement concrete as the white pavement. It notes asphalt blends with rocks and that concrete uses Portland cement powder with water and rocks. It mentions pavement blowups and a need to contact law enforcement for rerouting during repairs, plus cost estimates and life expectancy.
Why Portland cement concrete pavements differ on highways
Portland cement concrete pavement suits high volume highways and some county roads. It costs more upfront than asphalt, but offers long life from about 20 to over 40 years depending on traffic and conditions. Sources include Arizona State University, EPA, Iowa DOT, and Gazette archives.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa Department of Transportation
Gazette Archives
Urban heat island effect in urban pavement heat absorption
Urban areas warm due to pavement absorbing heat by day and re radiating it at night. Streets and parking lots constitute the largest surface area and drive higher temperatures compared with open areas.
Cool pavements cut urban heat with reflective and cooling tech
Cool solutions dubbed cool pavements explore old and new technologies to reduce heat in cities. They reflect more solar energy promote faster water evaporation or stay cooler than standard pavements.
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