Iowa water systems exceed EPA cancer risk standards in Cedar Rapids study
A two year Environmental Working Group analysis finds Cedar Rapids and Iowa City water supplies exceed EPA cancer risk limits for herbicides by at least tenfold. Iowa leads in corn and soybean acreage with multiple systems surpassing the threshold. state officials dispute the study’s conclusions.
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Deadliest year yet for I-380 road crashes near Brandon
A double fatality on I-380 near Brandon raises Iowa road construction related deaths to 14 for the year. Victims Juan Sanchez and Jose Ruiz, both 30 and 29 from Toledo, died when their pickup struck a backhoe. Armando Rivas, 44, of Tama, the backhoe operator, was unhurt.
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NTSB Takes Over Waterloo Bar Blast Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board has assumed the probe into the explosion at Buzz's Bar in Waterloo that killed six people. Investigators seek the cause and whether similar incidents could occur elsewhere, with local findings pointing to a natural gas line leak ignited by a spark. Survivors and families mourn as victims include Jon Christensen and five others from Waterloo Evansdale and Cedar Falls.
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Doctor Leaves Cedar Rapids Practice for Rural Health Work
Dr Malcolm Findlater abandons private Cedar Rapids practice to join Marengo Medical Center advancing rural health care. Page 1B indicates further details.
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Ruling extends ADA rules to health insurers
A federal appeals court ruling in favor of an AIDS patient could bar insurers from capping benefits for people with disabilities. The decision applies Americans with Disabilities Act protections to some health insurers, expanding coverage in certain cases. Details on page 5C.
U of I's Jackson Set to Bounce Back
Ten months after a medical red shirt she is ready to return to the Hawkeyes. Tia Jackson backs on court after four games last season as details appear on page 10. Cedar Rapids City Council reverses move not to pay separation benefits to two workers fired over the sewer solvent scandal.
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Simpson Loses Deadline On DNA Tests Court Halts Jury Selection
Los Angeles judge Lance Ito declines a DNA test deadline and temporarily halts jury selection over concerns about a new book about Nicole Simpson. The ruling clears DNA testing of about two dozen items while warning jurors to avoid media exposure.
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Iowa governor race tied as undecided voters hold key
A The Gazette and KCRG-TV poll shows Branstad at 45 percent Campbell 43 with 12 percent undecided, margin of error 3.5. Republicans back Branstad 75 percent, Democrats back Campbell 60 percent, independents favor Campbell 55 percent. Study of 818 adults across Iowa’s five districts.
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