Sandpit plan near Iowa City sparks health safety concerns
Neighbors oppose S G Materials sand and gravel extraction south of Iowa City. Johnson County Planning and Zoning voted 3 2 to deny a conditional use permit citing dust flooding and traffic safety. Board of Supervisors sets Oct 9 hearing as residents push petitions to block the project.
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Marietta Gill
Izaak Walton League Road
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Accessible dock opens fishing for disabled at Lake Bussey
Residents of G & G Living Centers in Guttenberg enjoy a first time fishing outing at a newly built T shaped dock on Lake Bussey. Wheelchair users can reach the water edge with staff reports noting broader community inclusion and potential for more accessible docks regionally.
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G & G Living Centers
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Edgewood
Penny Close
Combs
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Close
DNA
Gary Ackerman
Mississippi
Iowa misses welfare work goal in early test of reform
AP survey finds fewer than half of states confident they will meet the 75 percent two parent welfare family work target by the deadline. Iowa projects short of the standard with potential $6.5 million penalty and may seek an extension amid broader questions on penalties and extensions.
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States split on welfare work target for two-parent families
The report lists states by likely outcomes on the two-parent family work participation target under welfare reform. Seventeen states expect to meet the goal, six likely to meet, sixteen say they will not, and seven unsure. Alaska Minnesota and Virginia project likely not meeting. Washington state data unavailable.
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Two thirds of AIDS carriers aware of infection in CDC study
CDC researchers estimate 775000 Americans carry HIV and at least 500000 have been tested and know their status. The study uses state collected infection data and suggests about 275000 remain unaware. Experts say the finding is encouraging and highlights need for continued access to treatment.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Patricia Sweeney
Gates Retains Top Spot on Forbes Richest American List
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates remains the richest American for the fourth year in a row with a net worth of 39.8 billion dollars, followed by investor Warren Buffett. The ranking appears in Forbes on page 2A.
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Bill Gates
Forbes
Warren Buffett
Ex football star and announcer Ed Podolak arrested
Commentator Ed Podolak, a former Iowa football player, faces charges of public intoxication and resisting arrest. Details, 10. Today’s Brady Bunch needs to add marriage. Details in Accent, 6B.
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Ed Podolak
Iowa
Hawkeyes Eager for Ohio State Clash This Season
Iowa visits Columbus as both 11th ranked Hawkeyes and 7th ranked Buckeyes open 4-0. The piece notes a rough 1995 trip for Iowa and hints at rising post college success of a Firstar Bank executive with a 1.89 GPA, tied to Business Card feature.
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