Sounds of September: Crickets Mosquitos Surge in Iowa
Iowa residents face an unusually busy pest season as crickets four spotted beetles and mosquitoes proliferate. Linn County experts blame dry spring hatch for crickets and beetles while lingering rains produce standing water that boosts mosquitoes. Exterminators report a spike in calls and homeowners seek insecticides and repellents as forecasts hinge on next spring’s weather.
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Dick Freeman
Linn County Extension Service
Freeman
al Ahern
Linn County Health Department
Ahern
Russ Liams
Firing ruling upholds probationary fireman termination
Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission ruled it lacks jurisdiction in the case of Charles J. Hayes, a firefighter fired during probation for failing to lose weight. The commission said proper procedures were followed and Hayes cannot appeal under Iowa Code Section 400. Hayes plans to seek due process in Linn District Court.
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Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission
Charles J. Hayes
Force
Hayes
Jan Kazimour
T.M. Collins
Collins
Commission
Kazimour
G.W. Gable
City Hall
Public Safety
Floyd Bergen
Edsel R. McMickle
Joseph Day
McMickle
Day
Bergen
Linn
Linn Demo fundraiser draws national and local leaders
Iowa Attorney General Thomas Miller joins a Linn County Democratic fund-raiser, with Rosalynn Carter as guest of honor at a champagne reception and the Main Event. Sen. Culver will be represented by his wife Ann due to his Senate duties. Ed West says Miller will speak at the Main Event. tickets are $35 per couple for both events or $10 for a Main Event admission only.
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Iowa
Thomas Miller
Linn County
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Rosalynn Carter
Jimmy Carter
John Culver
Senate
Culver
Ann
Ed West
Miller
West
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Liams
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Dave Rasdal
Fall Lawn Clinic
Sheraton Inn
Cedar Rapids
John Ley
Scotts Training Institute
Marysville
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Mr. Ley
Scotts
Earl May Garden Center
1St Avenue
N.E. Lindale Mall
Four Seasons Hardware & Garden
Mt. Vernon Road
Romar
West Center Rd
Omaha
World Homes
Nebraska
New World Home
Gary Martin
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