911 location mapping expands in eastern Iowa counties
The Gazette notes 18 Eastern Iowa counties now map 911 call locations on a computer, aiding dispatchers as towers alone miss precise positions. Cedar Rapids police cite improved accuracy while rules require all counties to switch by mid next year and providers to locate phones within 1000 feet for most calls.
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Health Consumer Reports Ranks Top Diet Plans
Consumer Reports weighs in ranking Weight Watchers and Slim-Fast as leading diets. The analysis credits Weight Watchers meetings and Slim-Fast shakes for simplifying weight loss, while it considers long term success beyond counting cards.
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Weight Watchers Tops Diet Plans for Ease and Retention
Consumer Reports rated diet plans on ease of follow and dropout rates after six months and a year. Weight Watchers earned the highest marks for its simple philosophy eat less and exercise reinforced by weekly meetings.
Cell Phone Mapping Expands in Selected Counties
Dispatchers identify caller locations via 911 in Fayette County and other counties including Henry and Jefferson, with statements of yes or no indicators on coverage and response readiness. The fragmented text references sheriff Tad Oelwein and police involvement across multiple jurisdictions.
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Residency restrictions for sex offenders paused in Iowa
Iowa law enforcement officials say they cannot predict when or if they must locate and relocate hundreds of sex offenders living within 2000 feet of schools and day care centers. A federal appeals court ruling last month allowed such restrictions, but local agencies await court outcomes. Linn and Johnson counties oversee more than 450 offenders. Linn County is prepared with maps outlining restricted zones.
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Iowa commission narrows list of 10 casino bids
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission members review ten license applications for new casinos in Waterloo and other sites. Joyce Jarding says clear priorities emerged as five commissioners move toward selecting finalists.
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Kirkwood Taps Mick Starcevich as President
Mick Starcevich takes office as Kirkwood Community College president amid plans to address space needs and enrollment growth. The 58 year old leader, in the job four months, faces financing a new building to accommodate rising students and faculty. Starcevich notes enrollments at 15,466 this fall could top 20,000 by 2010, with two years of stability needed before expansion.
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