New White House Rural Council touted to boost towns
The new Rural Council chaired by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack aims to spur economic development in small towns, expand biofuels and renewable energy, and improve job training. Supporters cite benefits for Iowa and rural areas while critics say it expands federal bureaucracy.
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Rising Uprising in Methodist Church Over Gay Clergy
De Long, a 44 year old minister, breaks silence about living half in and half out and plans to marry a lesbian couple in fall 2009. Denominational rules face potential reversal as clergy from multiple states push to overturn bans while risk of church trials and defrocking looms. Support grows among clergy citing social justice and shifting national attitudes toward gays.
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Food allergy prevalence cited by study officials
Dr. Calman Prussin of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says the study confirms food allergy as a substantial public health problem and notes differences in estimates stem from survey methods. He cautions that only lab testing on many children would reveal exact rates, and stresses true allergies differ from lactose intolerance. Mary Jane Marchisotto of the Food Allergy Initiative says the findings shape awareness and supports CDC guidance for school management of allergies.
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Sinclair site eyed for mixed use and park plans
Developers weigh possibilities for the Sinclair property as the city eyes green restoration, an earthen flood levee, and environmental work. Cedar Rapids groups discuss park, ball fields, and a Third Street arts corridor with a potential pedestrian bridge, while negotiations continue over FEMA demolition costs from the 2008 flood.
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Woman dies after cow attack on Urbana farm
Jean Fee, 60, died after being attacked by a cow while feeding livestock on her farm near Urbana. She died at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids with her 23 month old grandson nearby. family says cows had not caused trouble before. A separate report notes a single engine plane crash near Albia airport injuring pilot Robert Bult.
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