Deep fried Oreos make Johnson County fair debut
Johnson County residents roll out fried treats at the fair with 1,000 Oreos dipped in pancake batter and fried for free samples. Terrence Neuzil and his brother John have served the treats for 19 years while fairgoers praise the sweet novelty and variety of events continues through Friday.
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Collins Road Earmark In Transportation Bill in Cedar Rapids
A 2010 transportation funding bill includes 1 million dollars for Collins Road intersection work with Old Marion Road and C Avenue in Cedar Rapids. U S Senator Tom Harkin cited the earmark among 11.1 million dollars in Iowa projects approved by the THUD Appropriations Subcommittee. the Southeast Connector in Des Moines drew 2 million dollars.
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Kid Captain nominees sought for Hawkeye home games
Iowa City officials announce Kid Captain program for University of Iowa Children’s Hospital patients. Winners receive game tickets and pre game coin toss at midfield. honored guests for a home game, with away game as honorary only. Entrants must be 18 or younger by December and submissions close August 16 at uihealthcare com children.
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Flu outbreaks do not close summer camps says health officials
State health officials say flu outbreaks at summer camps will not trigger closures. A H1N1 case appeared after Summer Games University church camp near Grinnell College, with four other youths later showing flu like symptoms. Camps are advised to disinfect areas and enforce basic flu precautions while monitoring for higher risk.
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Is it the flu H1N1 prompts camp health checks
Health officials warn H1N1 like seasonal flu with fever cough sore throat runny nose body aches headache chills and fatigue Some reports note diarrhea and vomiting Nationwide cases reach around 43 7714 with 302 deaths Camps including Camp Courageous in Monticello and others canceled to curb spread Girl Scouts Health checks occur at Camp Tanager with fever screening at check in Camps nationwide report relative wellness as season proceeds
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