West Firefronts Escalate as Drought Grips West
On the first day of summer, drought heightens wildfire danger across the West. The National Interagency Fire Center reports 1.99 million acres burned this year, double the 10-year average, with Colorado fires consuming 205000 acres and destroying at least 141 homes. Thousands remain displaced as crews brace for continued blazes.
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Firefighters' van crash kills four near Parachute
A van carrying five personnel to a southwest Denver wild fire crashed on Interstate 70 near Parachute, killing four occupants. The van, part of a convoy from La Grande Oregon, was among eleven people traveling to the 137000 acre Rodeo fire.
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Boy Reunited With Family After Park Incident
Byron, a quick eight year old, was separated in a park and aided by Officer Martin who used a badge and siren to gain trust. Police contacted KZAT 95.5 FM which announced pleas for Byron’s family. Byron was found by 4 30 p m and reunited with his grandfather Bill Park and his wife Phyllis helped care for him.
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Iowa GOP furthers debate on central committee neutrality
Henderson cites concerns since 2000 with central committee operatives aiding campaigns. Hanson notes merit in banning paid officials from taking sides while volunteers may express preferences. Robinson says self policing suffices, and Daley cites Iowa Democratic precedent.
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Acces
David Hanson
Fayette
Central Committee
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Mayor Pate backs development review to fix standards
Mayor Paul Pate says longstanding gateway design rules need uniform application to attract builders and reassure citizens. The City Development Task Force, including developers and planners, will seek public input as it revisits development standards and plans to reduce red tape while maintaining quality.
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Olson
List of Local Developers and Officials
A roster of named developers and city officials includes John Bender of Ament Engineering, Gib Boxa of Hearthstone Home, Jan Caldwell of City Planning Commission, Heather Dee, Jon Dusek of Armstrong Development, Scott Frians of Kinderknecht Associates, Marc Gullickson of Ryan Companies, Darryl High of High Development, George Kant of Shire Hattery, Allen Merta of Priority 1, Scott Olson of Skogman Commercial, Maria Hasenbank of Point Builders, Don Pfeifer of Iowa Realty, Dick Ransom of Hall and Hall Engineers, Kyle Skogman of Skogman Homes, Monica Vernon of City Planning, Dave Elgin of Engineering, Dan Schmeizinger of Building, Jim Thatcher of Fire, Jane Tompkins of Development, and Doug Wagner, Mayor/Council.
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Hearthstone Home
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Skogman Commercial
Hasenbank, Maria — Point Builders
Pfeifer, Don — Iowa Realty
Ransom, Dick — Hall & Hall
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Skogman Homes
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