Iowa City smoking ban in restaurants debated by columnist
Mike Deupree argues Iowa City can outlaw smoking in restaurants but questions whether it should. He notes state and federal tobacco taxes fund government, warns of enforcement limits, and suggests a broader city ban or sales prohibition as theoretical options, while acknowledging likely resistance.
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Corrigenda In Iowa News Corrects Several Earlier Errors
A Wednesday Iowa article misidentified I 235 as I 380 and a Tuesday headline misstated who would pay for a study. The Linn County plan funds a 50000 dollar Cedar River bridge study in Cedar Rapids. An omission altered a lawyer's quote about Teresa Mercer’s discharge. Heritage Christian School is 30000 square feet, not a portion thereof. The Gazette promises corrections in this space.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling
The Gazette highlights agricultural emphasis using soybean ink and recyclability. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids and nearby recycling locations. The paper lists addresses and subscription rates for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City editions and provides contact numbers.
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Lipitor treatment and angiograms urged for mild heart attacks
Studies presented in New Orleans at the American Heart Association meeting urge immediate Lipitor use for all mild heart attack or severe angina patients and routine angiograms to guide possible bypass or angioplasty. Lipitor showed a 16 percent risk reduction. angiograms with targeted repairs showed an 18 percent reduction. Pfizer and Merck sponsored the trials.
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Boston Council Bans Mercury Thermometers Citywide
Boston moves to ban sale of mercury thermometers amid national push to remove toxins from homes. The measure, approved unanimously by the City Council, awaits Mayor Menino’s signature as stores shift toward digital options and health advocates warn of mercury’s environmental harm.
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