Statewide fireworks ban nixed amid drought concerns in Iowa
Gov. Branstad says no statewide ban for Fourth of July due to fire danger, local officials in Linn County and other areas review permits for seven private displays and two scheduled at Kirkwood Community College and May's Island. Fire chiefs urged caution as nine counties ban open burning and more counties prepare restrictions.
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van Buren
Wayne County
Branstad Cochran to Seek Drought Aid in D C
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Agriculture Secretary Dale Cochran plan a July 6 Washington visit to press for up to 7 billion in drought relief and to allow farmers to keep deficiency payments already issued amid dry weather and rising prices.
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Iowa
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Washington
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Richard Lyng
Congress
Dust control on Iowa rural roads falters in drought
County engineers report dust worsened by drought as calcium chloride and lignin sulfonate fail to bind gravel roads. Linn County notes 51 miles treated with residents paying, while others in Jones Buchanan and Cedar counties report mixed results amid scarce rain and dry road beds.
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Gazette Star
Iowa
Linn County
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Linn County Supervisors
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Snough
Visser
Buchanan County
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Cedar County
Lowell Salyars
Lawmakers Set Friday Clearing House Meeting at Statehouse
Republican and Democratic leaders announce a Friday gathering at the Statehouse to decide which federal aid programs may be needed and to outline measures if the drought worsens. They will also consider water inventories and listing public facilities that could be opened if the dry spell persists.
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