Hearing dog aids Iowa senator aide in Capitol life
Melanie Gabel, aide to Sen. Tom Harkin, relies on Pixie a trained sheltie mix to hear, alert for doors phones smoke alarms and keep her safe in the Capitol complex. Pixie helps navigate crossings and even pushes the door or phone when needed.
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R-Ind
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Peo
Iowa Western Community College
Red Acre
Stow
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D C aides face threats as mugging prompts relocated routes
Aides to Iowa congressmen recount crime near the Capitol with Rile Grimes mugged at doorstep, a suspect lineup, and subsequent shootings. Jim Nussle notes safer walking paths after crimes around Capitol Hill while staffer Mark Williams endured multiple break ins. Grimes moved near the National Zoo seeking security amid ongoing tourist crowds.
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Iowa City
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Iowa
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Manchester
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Road extensions debated linking Bever to Cottage Grove Parkway
Cedar Rapids staff backs a single new link from Bever Avenue to the extended Cottage Grove Parkway near Rosedale Road, creating one bridge across Indian Creek for both corridors. Staff note long term, segmented construction and that Bever has the least impact though all roads affect floodways and park land. CARE members question need for either road while residents fear increased traffic. council members J D Smith Lyle Hansen and others weighed the proposal.
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Highway 13
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Diane Handler
City Hall hosts cottage grove plan meetings this week
A series of meetings discuss extending Cottage Grove Parkway and Bever Avenue. Today at 10 30 a m TTC A committee meets in City Hall fourth floor room. Today at 3 p m RPC executive committee meets in City Hall fourth floor room. Wednesday 4 to 6 30 p m an open house at City Hall Armory. Wednesday 7 27 p m RPC meeting at City Hall Armory.
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Scientists to test lake gas extraction near Nyos disaster
In Yaounde Cameroon French and Cameroon scientists launch a week long experiment at Lake Nyos to pump carbon dioxide laden water from the lake bottom. They aim to reduce future gas releases and permit displaced residents to return to villages along the extinct volcano. John Fonji will lead the Cameroon team.
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You Can Make a Difference Editorial Contest Details
The Great Gazette ADventure presents an editorial contest for grades 4 through 12. Write on an environmental concern and propose actionable steps readers can take. Winning editorials will appear in The Gazette ADventure tabloid on May 6. Essays must state a clear opinion and show how conclusions were reached.
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