Linn County faces clash over outdoor wood boiler rules
About 200 Linn County residents with outdoor wood fired boilers faced a dispute over emissions after authorities learned many boilers exceed particulate limits. Officials weigh a balance between air quality and protecting owners’ investments while considering exemptions or stack height upgrades.
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Prevention and health care reform debate letters
A reader argues prevention as the sole solution to rising illness rates including cancer ADHD autism and heart disease. They criticize corporations and call for government led reform with examples from Canada and U.S. health policy debates citing Tom Latham and President Obama.
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Cornell College Volunteers Aid Flood Rescue in Marion
On August 27 the Cornell College team from Mount Vernon led by head coach Matt Dillon arrived with 36 football players to assist in flood relief in the Indian Creek area. The Marion city officials provided sand as needed, aiding residents on 40th Street Drive SE. Lynn Tronvold Cedar Rapids notes thanks to the volunteers.
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A Different Approach to Stimulus
Gazette columnist Todd Dorman argues for lowering Social Security retirement age to 55 and boosting benefits to 1960s levels. He contends this would reduce unemployment by freeing workers. he also proposes extending the 40 hour week to 35 hours and cites labor history to support higher wages and tax revenues. Thom Hartmann noted as author and show host.
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