EPA delays Renewable Fuel Standard decisions until next year
The EPA announced it will not modify the Renewable Fuel Standard this year and will revisit the policy next year. In Ferguson Missouri area schools may close as a grand jury decision on an shooting of an 18 year old looms. Dowling High School defeats top ranked Warriors in the Class 4A final in West Des Moines. Wellmark HyVee UnityPoint Health launch a new health insurance option rewarding healthy choices.
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Hand-painted signs offer Benton County teacher outlet
Ryan Fisher uses hand-painted signs as a creative outlet in Benton County. The feature highlights his artistic process, location relevance, and community impact as described on Page 3C.
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Weather in Gazette Region Report 2014
Regular weather brief from The Gazette notes seasonal patterns for the Gazette region. It summarizes expected conditions, temperature ranges, and precipitation outlook for the period, with emphasis on daily forecasts and notable shifts in wind or storm activity.
Archaeology resumes search for 1830s Cedar Rapids settler site
Bear Creek Archeology led by Joe Thompson restarts digging along the Cedar River west side near First Avenue in Cedar Rapids. A six-person team uses shovels and screens in bitter cold, aiming to uncover pre Civil War to early 20th century artifacts and rarer prehistoric items.
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Uber outlines Corridor plan for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Uber discussed launching in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City in coming months as representatives met with local economic leaders to explore regulatory steps and driver recruitment. Midwest general manager Pooneet Kant said driver applications are active and service could reduce reliance on personal vehicles with potential Quad Cities expansion.
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House GOP sues Obama over health care law
House Republicans filed a lawsuit against President Obama over the health care law, the first such action by a chamber of Congress. Speaker Boehner announced the move following a July-passed resolution and amid debate over expanding the suit to immigration actions.
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