Advisers Reap State Funds Over Budget Reinvention
Private firm Public Strategies Group was paid 800000 for budget cut recommendations to cities and counties in Iowa. More payments up to 6.3 million were planned as PSG evaluated local government reforms and state agency savings. Local officials criticized the scope and impact of the proposed mandates relief and cuts.
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Gulf of Mexico dead zone shrinks after storms
The Gulf of Mexico dead zone has reduced to about 3,300 square miles from a record 8,006 two years ago. NOAA scientist Don Scavia cites three tropical storms that re oxygenated waters as a key factor while nutrients from the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers continue to drive hypoxia in the gulf. Researchers pursue runoff reduction strategies with city and farming changes.
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Bluestem grants boost recycling at local schools and firms
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency awards 11 645 to Cedar Rapids schools and local businesses under the Outreach Investment Program to buy balers and totes for recycling. Grants cover up to 50 percent of cost with 75 percent for nonprofits, deadline October 6. Applications via Bluestem or Iowa Waste Exchange.
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Fatal Van Buren County crash claims two lives
Sheila Hoaglin, 61, of Canton Missouri, and Adam Sederburg, 23, of Mount Sterling, died when a car veered and rolled in light rain on Highway 2 after failing to negotiate a curve. Back-seat passenger Tye Bogguss, 23, also of Mount Sterling, was treated and released.
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van Buren County Hospital
Covenant Medical Center to start expansion in Waterloo
Covenant Medical Center will begin a $40 million expansion, its largest since 1991, including a women’s diagnostics center, neonatal intensive care unit and expanded ambulatory surgery areas. Finishing is targeted for fall 2005.
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Lottery results and jackpot update for weekend draws
Saturday Powerball produced a 6-number match with a winning ticket sold in New Hampshire. Illinois Pick 3 Evening and Iowa Illinois Pick 3 Sunday results shown. Powerball jackpot stands at 135.6 million with Power Play x3. Wednesday's jackpot 10 million. Hot Lotto numbers 16 17 25 32 Hot Ball 10.
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