Legislature allocates Tobacco Trust Fund money in Iowa
Special report notes 19.5 million from the Tobacco Trust Fund to health programs and cessation, 2.3 million to Corrections, 2.2 million to the Empowerment Fund, 130 thousand to the Blind. Donn Stanley explains settlements with nonsettling tobacco companies and escrow accounts. State fines since 2001 total under 15 thousand, potentially 30 thousand with a near-completion case.
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Lyle Muller
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Autumn Foliage Draws Crowds to Northeast Iowa Scenic Show
The Gazette notes trees turn gold across riverbanks and parks signaling fall in northeast Iowa. Carolyn Scott's McGregor Manor is fully booked for early October as visitors flock to witness peak color, predicted for the region. Chris Feeley of ISU Forestry Extension says the autumn display is ready to perform on cue.
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Iowa
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Fall foliage at Pikes Peak State Park McGregor
Trees begin their autumn color display at Pikes Peak State Park near McGregor, a favored site for viewing fall colors. The past scene captures the season’s early palette along the park’s scenic trails and overlook points.
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Hurricane Jeanne strengthens as Florida braces for impact
Hurricane Jeanne rages toward Florida with 115 mph winds after battering the Bahamas. About 2 million residents from southern Florida to near the Georgia border are urged to evacuate as shelter demand grows amid the storm. Death toll from Haiti rises to 1,500.
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Florida hits four hurricanes in a single year title
Fourth for Florida Florida is the first state since Texas 118 years ago to be hit by four hurricanes in a single year. Jeanne follows Charley Frances and Ivan struck in September. Jeanne was expected to come ashore near midnight on the central Atlantic coast and move north, risking further devastation to east and central Florida. Lynn Torrington of Lake Jeanne commented on power outages.
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Election plans aim to purge insurgents in Iraq
The United States and Iraq outline a two pronged strategy for Iraqs January election. A US led drive to clear insurgents from three provincial capitals and Fallujah would open cities for Iraqi forces to assume control, while efforts to boost voter participation are emphasized. One U.S. soldier and four Marines were killed amid the violence.
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