Walkie-Talkie Triggers Early Shutdown At Palo Nuclear Plant
An employee's radio triggered a sensitive instrument in the Palo nuclear plant causing an automatic shutdown at 12:16 a.m. The NRC is investigating why the radio area wasn't restricted. Officials note such trips were common in early plant history but less so now. Recovery expected by midweek.
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Dale Kueter
Azette
Palo
Colleen Reilly
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Reilly
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Jan Strasma
Strasma
Electric pricing defended as nationwide study cites Iowa rates
Latham says industrial off peak pricing keeps Iowa Electric in the bottom quartile nationally, aiding new industry. Off peak plans like time of day save the company about 200 million in generation costs. NARUC reports wide residential price variation. Lewiston lowest at 4.2 cents kWh, Chicago highest at 14.0 cents. Iowa Southern Utilities and Centerville among lowest. Illinois utilities show higher charges. Detailed 500 kWh and 1,000 kWh rates listed for Interstate Power, Iowa Power and Light, and Iowa Public Service with rankings.
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Latham
Iowa
Naruc
Lewiston
Idaho
Iowa Southern Utilities
Centerville
Iowa Southern
Illinois
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Davenport
Iowa- Illinois
Interstate Power
Dubuque
Iowa Power and Light
Des Moines
Iowa Public Service
Sioux City
Fair board defends mule diving act at Iowa fair
Neustl’s affidavit claims the mules cannot retreat from the platform except into water and suffer pain. Steve Gander says the act has long been part of the fair with USDA licensed trainer Tim Rivers and will continue with veterinary oversight. PETA and Linn County Humane Society oppose the act and seek a court ruling on an injunction.
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The
Gazette
Steve Gander
Hawkeye Downs
Tim Rivers
Gander
Rivers
USDA
Iowa
Russell Anthony
Anthony
the Gazette
People For the Ethical Treatment of
David Crawford
Crawford
PETA
Linn County Humane Society
Indianola Man Charged Over Hauling Guns
Indianola resident Robert Lee Riggin, 29, faces possession and transportation of machine guns charges in Douglas County Court. Bail set at 400000 dollars. Authorities note possible federal charges. Riggin gave the name Regan to officers, FBI confirms correct name as Riggin.
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Iowa
Robert Lee Riggin
Indianola
Douglas
Linda Senff
Riggin
Regan
FBI
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