Hills voters weigh municipal water system plan
Residents of Hills in Johnson County face a November 6 vote to establish a municipal water system amid groundwater contamination from a chemical used in pyrotechnics. Health officials warn about risks from recalled and other injectable products. Campbell announces retirement after 33 years as KCRG TV9 sports director with Saville set to replace.
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Drought Hardship Turns to Strong Harvest For Cook Family
In Vasqueton Four miles east of town the Cook family farm reports their best crops in a dry year. Corn yields average around 210 bushels per acre with fields over 230, soybeans about 65. They credit akin timing rains and a rain-rich pocket that steadied crops. The family Ken, Alan and Ray Cook run corn soybeans and hogs amid ongoing drought conditions.
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White House weighs strikes over Libya consulate attack
The White House has special operations forces on standby and drones over Africa ready to strike militants tied to the Libya consulate attack that killed the U S ambassador and three others. Officials cite risks of elevating al Qaida’s profile and straining regional partnerships ahead of the election.
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Household Deleveraging Signals U.S. Debt Recovery
The piece follows a 2007 bankruptcy near-miss and shows how consumer debt levels have fallen. Federal Reserve data indicate household debt relative to disposable income dropped from 134 percent in 2007 to 113 percent in the second quarter, with delinquency rates at credit cards near post recession lows. Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi says the deleveraging process is largely complete and consumer credit use may increase.
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Linn County hires under scrutiny. no charges filed
Linn County Attorney says no criminal charges will be filed against Joel Miller, friend of Linn County Auditor, despite a critical footnote report on Miller’s hiring of Joe Clarahan to run a software program. The report questions management but cites insufficient evidence for charges. Miller defends himself, blaming timing tied to his re election bid.
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