Matching Firewood to Heating Needs in Iowa
An Iowa State University forester notes heat value varies by wood type. Oak and other hardwoods burn hotter and longer, while lighter woods ease lighting for starting fires. Experts urge air drying wood for at least a year and warn against green wood for efficient home heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dean Presteman
Prestemon
Marjorie Dundee
Dundee
Cedar Rapids
Bob Blin
Dick's Tree Service
Elin
AIDS awareness urged in Cedar Rapids community
Annemany Liesyie writes on AIDS and ARC spread in Cedar Rapids urging preparation. Phil Ewaldsen and Rev. Brian Medkeff-Rose call faith communities to educate themselves and support families, noting ministers and funeral directors must adapt to AIDS victims.
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Annemany Ie Liesyie
Cedar Rapids
Rapids
Total Health Inc
Mercy Hospital
Phil Ewaldsen
Brian Medkeff-Rose
Medkeff-Rose
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Iowa
Medkeff Rose
Ewaldsen
Differences fade as groups unite on teen pregnancy
Several community organizations and individuals with opposing views join to form the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition in Cedar Rapids. Planned Parenthood of Linn County Birthright and Mother and Infant Care Inc. agree a unified voice can educate the community and teens, despite ongoing differences over approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Planned Parenthood of
Linn County
Birthright
Mother and Infant Care, Inc
Fran Hansen
Planned Parenthood
Sue Kegel
Ruth Anne Eccles
Cedar Rapids
Iowa's Wildside Gifts From Iowa Woodlands
A regional column highlights how Iowa wood products enrich holiday gifts. It notes cedar work, wildlife sculptures by Dennis and Linda Schlicht, carved pieces by Rose Vasquez, and furniture from Amana Colonies. Books on Iowa forests, folk artists, barns, and natural heritage are featured alongside fragrant wood items and practical keepsakes.
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Iowa
Dennis
Linda Schlicht
Cedar Valley
Center Point
Peter van der Linden
Iowa Arboretum
Iowa Arts Council
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Dean Prestemon
Sue
Fran Rant
Litetme
Wildside
Rose Vasquez
Knollwood Dr. SE
Creative Hand Gallery
Do Rapids
John M. Zielinski
Dan Hunter
The
Iowa Natural Heritage
Marion Patterson
Dennis Schlicht
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