Radon warning in Iowa schools highlights risks
A school safety feature note discusses radon dangers. Dr. Chuck Lynch of the University of Iowa cites EPA Zone 1 counties and no safe exposure level for radon, noting Cedar Rapids schools install radon fans to vent beneath a concrete floor.
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Radon Language Highlights Iowa as Zone 1 Risk Area
The EPA classifies all 99 Iowa counties as Zone 1 indicating indoor radon levels exceed 4 pCi/L. Radon is a colorless tasteless gas released from uranium decay in rocks and soil and is linked to lung cancer.
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Iowa
Environmental Protection Agency
End Radon in Schools Act Proposed in Iowa Legislature
Rep. Bruce Braley introduces the End Radon in Schools Act to fund testing and mitigation of high radon levels in Iowa K 12 school buildings. The state currently lacks a state mandate for radon testing or mitigation in schools.
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Bruce Braley
High-rise theater bowling complex eyed for downtown Iowa City
A development team proposes a multistory building with a movie theater bowling lanes and gallery on the northeast corner of College and Gilbert streets in downtown Iowa City. The Chauncey LLC released a news release as city reviews nine proposals for the city owned site amid height constraints near the airport.
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Gilbert Streets
Chauncey LLC
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New Pioneer Co-op
Romney and Obama debate shows Romney’s wonk appeal
Viewers note Romney speaks with confident wonkiness while Obama reads as a professor. The 90 minute exchange highlights detailed policy discussion, Romney’s calm, civil accusation style, and Obama’s sometimes halting delivery as both aim to win over voters.
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