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KCRG : Disaster in Japan Could Make Fuel Efficient Vehicles Scarce | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sp

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:59:08 +0000

My family of 4 easily fits into our Pontiac Vibe. We wouldn't be able to carry a whole soccer team, but we don't need to.

KCRG : Disaster in Japan Could Make Fuel Efficient Vehicles Scarce | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sp

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:27:31 +0000

You're forgetting that Americans are big and fat. Only an F150 can haul around that kind of load.

KCRG : Disaster in Japan Could Make Fuel Efficient Vehicles Scarce | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sp

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:25:48 +0000

Schwinn was bought out by Pacific Bicycles in 2001. They are now owned by a Canadian company and all their bikes are built in China and Taiwan. So much for American icons.

KCRG : Car Flipped Over on I-80 Near West Branch | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:08:25 +0000

They must have cleaned that up fast. I would have driven by there at 3:00 and there was no sign of an accident.

KCRG : Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Iowa, Nationally | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and We

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:04:14 +0000

When I had to replace my pickup last summer, I thankfully replaced it with a hatchback that gets twice the gas mileage. And as far as nuclear power - I think it would be a great energy source if we could figure out what to do with the waste. I just hate the idea of the waste sitting in a mountain for thousands of years waiting for it to become non-radioactive. Wind and solar power are unfortunately not feasible without gov't subsidies, but they are the only power source I can think of that once dismantled would leave no sign they were ever there - certainly can't say that about a mountain-top coal mine or nuclear waste site.

KCRG : Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Iowa, Nationally | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and We

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:58:21 +0000

The estimated inflation rate for 2010 was the lowest its been in decades. What you should be more worried about is deflation. As the economy heads downward, the demand for products will decrease causing manufactures to lower prices, which lowers the money a company has to spend (wages, expansions, etc). Both inflation and deflation would bad news, so don't start celebrating if you see prices dropping or raising - steady prices mean a steady economy.

KCRG : Proposed Budget Bill Could Derail Iowa City Passenger Train | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sp

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 13:21:31 +0000

Whether the rail project is financially viable is certainly up for debate, but don't focus too much energy on any one area. Every mode of transportation is tax supported, every energy source is tax supported, every industry is tax supported. Did you know the state of Iowa is giving Acciona Windpower (a Spanish energy company) $400,000 for job creation in West Branch, even though the company has drastically cut back on its workforce in the past two years? Without the tax incentives, Acciona says they won't be able to recreate the jobs that were lost during the recession. Simply put, they want more money to hire back the people they let go last year. As far as wasteful spending goes, there are a lot of places to cut funding, not just the projects you don't like.

KCRG : Iowa Medical Marijuana Issue at Stalemate | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:52:31 +0000

So, essentially what the lawmakers are saying is that the only reason medical marijuana is illegal is because of time constraints in the legislative session. I'd say Gov Culver needs to extend the session and get on with it.

KCRG : Iowa Medical Marijuana Issue at Stalemate | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:48:34 +0000

I'll bet you wouldn't be surprised to know that the Alcoholic Beverage Industry is one of the largest financial supporters of anti-marijuana initiatives.

KCRG : Several Flights Cancelled This Morning At Eastern Iowa Airport | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News,

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:21:49 +0000

Sounds like a case of a n a l glaucoma - just can't see your a s s coming into work tomorrow.

GazetteOnline.com : Neighbors not happy with start of construction on CEMAR Trail

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:19:18 +0000

As mentioned before, the one thing Ms. Mostaert can definitely plan on is increased property values. If she ends up disliking seeing her neighbors become more active, fit and energetic, then she will relish in the idea that she will be able to (according to a study that I read) sell her house twice as fast and for 10% more than a non-trail house.

KCRG : Crews Clean Animal Parts from Central Iowa Highway | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:52:38 +0000

My thoughts exactly. Darn it - the price of hot dogs is going to skyrocket now!

KCRG : Non-Profit Hopes Rain Barrels Will Reduce Flooding | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:12:38 +0000

I've had rain barrels for several years now. They certainly aren't going to solve any flooding issues, but rain water is great for gardens and any other plants. My 50 gallon rain barrel can fill up in 5 minutes of heavy downpour, so there is plenty more water going out the overflow. If the intention is to minimize the effects of flooding, communities need to work with developers in contructing flood basins, use water permeable concrete and not have sump pumps/down spouts run directly to the street.

KCRG : Man Defends Shooting Mountain Lion | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Local

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:48:23 +0000

From the DMR article..."Goebel said he would have never have shot it if mountain lions belonged in Iowa. "I don't see any mountains," he said. Holy Cow! I think someone is first in line for the Short Bus.

KCRG : Truck Rollovers Slow Westbound Interstate 80 Traffic | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, a

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 19:48:33 +0000

Rick - don't be a dick.

GazetteOnline.com : Matching Linn County courthouse appears to be pipe dream

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 14:35:54 +0000

Want to have a low-cost, spartan courthouse? Ever seen the Cedar County courthouse in Tipton? Awfully nice, eh? http://www.cedarcounty.org/

KCRG : We Tried... KCRG-TV9 Denied Permission to Show Insight Bowl | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sp

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:14:50 +0000

Sounds like another reason to get rid of your TV.

KCRG : Wild Mountain Lion Killed in Iowa County | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather |

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:26:53 +0000

Walking through "wild country" is hardly ever dangerous. Look at the Appalachian Trail --- the surrounding habitat includes black bears, wild boars and venomous snakes. Yet, of the 3-4 million people who hike some or all of it's 2100 miles each year, the only deaths have been a result of either human error or violent crime. Even in the wilderness one has to be more afraid of humans than any wild animal.

KCRG : Wild Mountain Lion Killed in Iowa County | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather |

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:42:06 +0000

If they are here, there is obviously enough habitat to support the small number that exist. You are correct that their native habitat has been greatly dimished, but apparantly there is just enough.

KCRG : Wild Mountain Lion Killed in Iowa County | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather |

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:39:27 +0000

Drunk drivers kill people every day, but I've never shot one of them.