UNI fuel leak blamed for Dry Run Creek contamination
A suspected diesel fuel line leak at UNI Power Plant No 1 is blamed for contaminating Dry Run Creek in Cedar Falls. State inspector Joe Sanfilippo traced oil from the west branch to the plant, while UNI checks Power Plant No 2 for leaks. Officials say the spill is not yet quantified and further investigation is planned.
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University of Northern Iowa
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Joe Sanfilippo
State Department of Natural Resources
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Wonse
DNR
Toner
Paul Whitson
Dry Run Creek
Whitson
Cais
Dry Run
Iowa
Doctor warned of abuse before Monroe girl death
Des Moines doctor Dr William Salow said he alerted Jasper County authorities last spring after treating 15 month old Taylor Talsma for a fractured skull and suspected the child had been beaten. The girl later died after being struck with a blunt object. Steven Talsma faces first degree murder charges while jailed on bond, and social services previously removed and then returned the child to the family amid ongoing investigations.
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Monroe
Jasper County
Steven
Anita Talsma
Taylor Talsma
Iowa
Thomas Bennett
Steven Talsma
William Salow
Salon
John Billingsley
Davenport mother charged in child death case
Davenport authorities charged Marie Denise Whitelow with involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in the March 4 death of her month old daughter Kenni shia Renee Berry. The girl died at home of shock and dehydration about 20 hours after she was dipped into a tub of hot water, authorities alleged.
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Davenport
Marie Denise Whitelow
Kennishia Renee Berry
Medical emergencies and fires reported across city blocks
The Log reports multiple incidents including medical emergencies at 3000 J St SW 8 38 PM and 1903 46th St NE 10 29 PM, a gas line torch on 5700 block 4 Street SW at 12 03 PM, and several addresses noted for smoke odor and unknown hazards on April 11 and surrounding times.
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32Nd St
46Th St
Sixth Ave
B Ave
Sixth St
First St
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