Nussle Sees Medicare Reform Aiding Rural States and Iowa Energy Plans
Iowa congressman Jim Nussle argues Medicare surplus could rebalance reimbursements to help rural states like Iowa and cites a projected 10 year $300 billion surplus plus a $500 billion contingency fund. He tours Dysart to highlight Iowa innovations biodiesel biolubricants digesters and a biomass dryer as long term energy solutions. Local Farm Bureau president John Mehlert hosts the event.
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Forest Chapel Road Closure Near Anamosa for Paving
Forest Chapel Road in Jones County will close for about two days starting today just south of Highway 151. Drivers should seek alternate routes while paving expands Highway 151 to four lanes from Springville to northeast of Anamosa. Flynn Company Inc. of Dubuque leads the $8.09 million project, expected to finish this fall.
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Belle Plaine approves pit bull exceptions to ban
Belle Plaine City Council grants two exceptions allowing Sky and Ace to stay with owners Carol DeJong and Kody Wisner due to preexisting city registration before the 1997 review. Cedar Rapids attorney Peter Riley says he may push for a variance option and future challenges to the breed ban.
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Ex-hotel worker found guilty of murder
Donald Piper, 40, was found guilty of first degree murder in the 1993 slaying of Patricia Lange at a West Des Moines University Park Holiday Inn. DNA on the bed spread and a sock linked him to the crime scene. sentencing is set for August 1. Piper faces a life prison term. He will be tried in August for another hotel maid slaying in Clive.
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Unattended Cooking Sparks Hiawatha Apartment Fire
A fire at a four unit building on 740 Ryan Ave in Hiawatha was caused by unattended cooking. Two tenants used a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze before firefighters arrived at about 10 30 p m. The cabinet and stove burned while the unit suffered heavy smoke damage. Red Cross assisted the displaced tenants with temporary housing.
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Mark Powers
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