Pesticide residues found in three leading baby foods
Environmental groups say sixteen pesticides appeared in eight Gerber Heinz and Beech-Nut baby foods though levels meet federal standards they argue residues may not be safe for infants and press for stricter infant focused limits. Industry spokesmen defend product safety and ongoing reduction programs.
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van Hindes
Station panel member props blind bid review change
A station panel member urges blind review of bids on a $4.6 million communications project to curb impropriety while noting concerns over contingency funds and ongoing court actions. Key figures include Nancy Evans council members and contractors Kinderknecht and Taylor Ball with bids over $118,100.
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Cedar Rapids City Funds Back Local Projects And Events
City officials recommended allocations totaling funds for riverfront design, lodging tax projects, and regional groups. Highlights include 100 000 for Cedar Rapids Area Visitors and Convention Bureau to promote Iowa sesquicentennial events, 52 000 to widen Hawkeye Downs track, and 29 133 for lighting around the National Czech and Slovak Museum.
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