Cedar Rapids Iowa dog parks see steady use and few problems
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City dog parks report solid demand with annual permits priced 15 to 25 dollars and daily passes five dollars. Park leaders cite socialization benefits and low aggression while noting some ownership of multiple dogs and occasional nonpayment but few fights.
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Cedar Rapids Park
Karalee Briggs
Cedar Rapids
K9cola
Iowa City
Iowa City Park
Iowa River
Beth Shields
JC Dogpac
Briggs
Shields
Gambling debate looms as 4500 machines remain on order
Senate leaders warn of a volatile debate on TouchPlay machines with 4500 more ordered statewide. Speaker Gronstal and supporters forecast a passionate session amid uncertain direction, strong lobbying, and constituent pressure, with a ban unlikely but action expected.
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Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Sen
Mary
Lundby
R-Marion
Gronstal
Territorial Red-wingeds Lead Iowa Spring Bird Activity
Red winged males stake prime territory ahead of females, buzzing divers and diving near nests. Migratory waterfowl begin northward movement observed in Iowa wetlands. Plumage changes in male American goldfinches signal seasonal progression as songbirds like bluebirds orioles indigo buntings and tanagers pass through. Spring arrives officially at 12 26 p m March 20 per state climatologist though warm spells may lag into late April or May.
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Bernstein
Patterson
Iowa
Harry Hillaker
Glycerin Innovation Awards Propel Biofuel Use and Outlook
Glycerin costs are dropping and researchers push new uses. Andrew Guo won a 2005 award for soy polyol boosting moldable foam, with 1 billion pounds yearly U.S. potential. Galen Suppes leads 2006 with propylene glycol from glycerin, aiding biodiesel and anti freeze markets.
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Andrew Guo
Kansas
Pittsburg State University
Soap and Detergent Association
Guo
United States
Cargill
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Falls
Bill Brady
National Biodiesel Board
Steve Howell
Howell
Galen Suppes
University of Missouri-Columbia
Renewable Alternatives
U.S
Suppes
Iowa
Jeff Stroburg
West Central Cooperative
Ralston
Co-Op
Stroburg
Seven Carnival Workers Fall From Roller Coaster in Miami
Seven carnival workers fell from the Mark 1 roller coaster during a test at the Miami-Dade County Fair preparations. Authorities said one cart derailed causing the fall. two riders were airlifted in stable condition, two hospitalized, and three released after on-site treatment. State inspectors had not yet checked the ride.
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