Tap water gains ground as bottled water loses favor
The shift from bottled to tap water grows amid economy and environmental concerns. Consumers like Heather Kennedy of Austin say tap water is cheaper and just as safe. brands face weaker demand as Coca-Cola and others cut outlooks while tap campaigns and filtration products surge.
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Floods of 2008 strain Iowa crops in weekly report
The National Agricultural Statistics Service notes 2.3 inches of rain in the past week, flooding and erosion reducing field work time. Corn shows yellowing and stunting while soybeans face seedling disease. overall ratings skew toward fair to good with soils largely moist and surplus in east central Iowa. Birds-eye: Marion saw 5.17 inches. temps slightly above normal.
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Alliant deploys temporary generator for Cedar Rapids power
Alliant Energy plans a temporary substation generator to restore power on the west side of Cedar Rapids. Keith Sherman says fewer than 6,000 households were without power at noon Monday as crews work to restore service and ensure safety steps are followed before reconnection. Customers can learn safety steps on the Alliant Energy website.
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Ginsberg Jewelers Pressure to Enter Damaged Store
Iowa National Guard escorted recovery crews as inspectors prepare to enter buildings. Ginsberg Jewelers owners Herman and Steven Ginsberg tried to access their store at 219 Second Ave. SE but were barred without a safety inspection. Steven left a note and retrieved three business cards from disaster crews.
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Disaster recovery group forms for Cedar Rapids area
Small businesses outside downtown Cedar Rapids organize a disaster recovery support network led by Don Karr of Affordable Plumbing and Remodeling. Registration runs 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at IBEW Local 405 Hall. A Thursday noon to 2 p.m. meeting will cover FEMA assistance and vendor qualification.
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