Vast growth hoped for at Cedar Rapids Sinclair site
The former Sinclair meat packing plant site in Cedar Rapids sits quiet after flood and fire damage cleanup. About 30 acres remain with a leveled land and green landfill sides, offering a broad view toward the river as officials discuss long term community use. City Manager Jeff Pomeranz notes vast potential and ongoing discussions. Council member Justin Shields, who helped buy the property in 2006, speaks on redevelopment plans.
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Higher share of U.S. children have food allergies study says
A study of 40,104 children finds about 8 percent have food allergies roughly 6 million youths, doubling the CDC's 4 percent estimate. Severe reactions affect about 40 percent. peanuts and milk are most common. Lead author Dr. Ruchi Gupta discusses implications for awareness.
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Obama faces mixed rural appeal as outreach falters
Rural residents in the heartland view Obama as urban and elusive. Analysts note both bright spots and absences in his rural record, citing ethanol and biofuels backing but overall tepid sentiment and cautious optimism from Iowa officials.
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Methodist clergy defy sex marriage ban in church trials
In Milwaukee AP reports that several United Methodist pastors resist prohibitions on officiating same sex marriages. The Rev. Amy DeLong of Osceola Wisconsin faces a three day trial on charges of ordaining a self avowed practicing homosexual and marrying a lesbian couple.
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