No Impact Experiment at Grinnell and Coe EcoHouses
Grinnell College EcoHouse with 10 students aims to boost energy efficiency water conservation and local food while educating peers. Coe College hosts similar efforts and features the No Impact Experiment inspired by Colin Beavan. Beavan and family reduced environmental impact in New York for a year.
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Colin Beavan
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Iowa
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Kate Kedley
Iowa City
Kaiser Kedley-Bergmann
Kedley
Kirkwood Community College
Sara Shreve
Homebuyers drawn for first-time program in Iowa City
Applicants waited as 21 first time homebuyers were drawn including the Houstons. A couple arrived late after chasing a bus and rushed up stairs to the drawing. Dominique, 23, of Iowa City, was called later and said she was ready to move in immediately. More applications will be accepted after the current group finalizes. Contact Greg Hennigan for details.
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Jacqueline
Dominique
Iowa City
FDA reviews joint campaign on immune aid products
Consumer Reports warns subscribers about the joint promotional push by major brands Dial Kleenex and Clorox under FDA review for claims on immune support. FDA tests found Tamiflu style products sold without prescriptions and some contained talc or improper ingredients. Doctors caution against unproven remedies such as ribavirin for H1N1.
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Consumer Reports
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Alyson Saben
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New England Journal of Medicine
Iowans Leave FEMA Mobile Homes Amid Flood Recovery
The Gazette reports 124 Iowa families remain in FEMA temporary housing from the 2008 floods, down from 197, with 564 at the peak. Housing specialists help households plan permanent homes as the FEMA program ends November 27.
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LG Bliss
US. Cellular
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