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A new year brings few changes to Keokuks city government.

On Thursday, incumbent Mayor Tom Marion and incumbent council members Mike OConnor of the 1st Ward, Ron Payne of the 3rd Ward, Sandy Pollitt of the 5th Ward and Susan Dunek of the 7th Ward were sworn in.

Assistant Lee County Attorney Bruce McDonald administered the oath of office to Marion. Then Marion did the same for the four returning council members as well as former council member Dan Winn, who was elected in November to an at large council seat formerly held by Zane Zirkel. Zirkel did not seek re-election to another four-year term.

Council members John Helenthal, at large, Mike Moore, 2nd Ward, Larry Mortimer, 4th Ward, and Roger Bryant, 6th Ward, will serve through Dec. 31, 2015.

APPOinted positions

City Clerk Barb Barnes, Finance Manager John Russell, City Treasurer Nicole Nagel, Police Chief Dave Hinton and Fire Chief Gabe Rose are retaining their appointed positions.

Other management personnel retaining their jobs are Mark Bousselot, director of public works; Charles Pietscher, water pollution control superintendent; Pam Broomhall, community development director; Jeff Riter, Street Department manager; Nate Buckner, Sanitation Department manager; Carl Lawson, Sewer Department manager; and Gary Stepp, Parks, Bridge and Cemetery Department manager.

Other business

In other business during the first meeting of the new year, the council:

Appointed Calvin Stevens to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board.

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Low-flow toilets are now a requirement for building permits in additions or alterations to residential and commercial properties.(Ashley Gebb/Staff Photo)

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CHICO -- Most people appreciate a little privacy in the bathroom, but a new state law now requires those doing remodels or additions to invite building officials right on in.

The passage of Senate Bill 407 in 2009 requires water-conserving plumbing fixtures in any property built before 1994 that undergoes additions, alterations or improvements.

The code change, which requires the work prior to final building permit approval, took effect Jan. 1.

The code change essentially means toilets, showerheads and faucets must be converted to low-flow fixtures for projects such as kitchen remodels and room additions. Noncompliant fixtures are toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons per flush, urinals that use more than 1 gallon per flush, showerheads that flow more than 2.5 gallons per minute, and interior faucets that emit more than 2.2 gallons per minute.

The mandated conversion has building officials, contractors and those pondering potential home projects worried about potential implications.

"Was it the best of intentions? Absolutely. The problem is that things are just more complicated," said Kate Leyden, executive director of Valley Contractors Exchange.

Inevitable impacts

While goals for water conservation are admirable, the law may have unintended consequences, Leyden said.

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TIPPECANOE CO., Ind. (WLFI) - For many in the area, the tornadoes that hit the area may seem like a distant memory. But for those like the Gicks who had homes, barns and other structures damaged by the winds, the rebuilding process continues.

A cold January wind blows outside Ed and Micky Gick's home south of West Point.

The damage on the siding is still clearly evident. The nearby barn needs major repairs after the Nov. 17 tornadoes blew through.

"It's frustrating, very. It kind of gets you a little mad," said Ed.

He has pictures of what his home looked like after the storm. A piece of wood impaled the side of the home near the side door. His barn was heavily damaged and his shed demolished.

Ed remembers when he and Micky heard the house creaking, they went to the basement and watched through a walk-out door as the debris flew by.

"I thought the whole house went away and apparently it was just the barn hitting the house, said Ed. I feel very fortunate it wasn't worse. I'm very fortunate it didn't hit the house."

Apart from the snow on the ground, six weeks later, it looks about the same, though a temporary patch fills the hole by the door.

That's what's so frustrating.

"No, it hasn't been simple at all. Everything has been a hassle," said Ed.

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SIOUX CITY | Western Iowa Tech Community Collegeadded five full-time instructors to its faculty fall semester.

Shonda Blum, a resident of Manilla, Iowa, is an instructor of nursing, responsible for teaching LPN students at WITCCs Denison campus. She teaches Nursing I and Nursing II.

Blumalso is employed as a nurse at Manilla Manor, a residential care facility. She was previously employed as an independent case manager with a focus on occupational health, workers compensation, and ergonomics.

Sheholds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Creighton University and is currently enrolled in Regis University, working on a masters degree in nursing education. She is a certified occupational health nurse (COHN) and a certified case manager (CCM).

Ben Segebart, a resident of Dow City, is an instructor in the electrical program at WITCCs Mapleton location. His duties include teaching electrical theory, installation of wiring systems, introduction to wiring, principle of motors and transformers, motor control, advanced commercial wiring, field installed commercial systems, programmable logic controllers, and workplace communications.

His previous position was with the Home Builders Institute which included teaching electrical, carpentry, plumbing HVAC, and landscaping. He received his electrician diploma from WITCC and holds a master A electrical license andcertifications in electrical and mechanical thermal imaging.

Chris Mansfield, a resident of Sioux City, is instructor in the Audio Engineering Technician and Audio Production Assistant programs. He is responsible for training students in diverse skills required in the fields of audio, sound studio operations, current music technologies, and music and sound production as they are applied in the fields of music, film, video, television, and interactive media.

Through a combination of hands-on exercises, lectures, team projects, and real-world applications, Mansfield introduces students to audio theory and competency with industry standard tools including the operation of a professional sound-mixing and recording studio.

Mansfield formerly owned and managed his own media production company, Woodland Media Productions. He has been employed in corporate communications at Long Lines Ltd., and was senior director at KTIV Television. He has for many years been an adjunct instructor at WITCC and an instructor in the colleges Institute for Lifelong Learning.

He holds an associate degree in technical studies from Western Iowa Tech Community College.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Southerners just aren't as prepared for the sort of cold this weekend will usher in.

The first thing you can do is prepare your home.

If you plan to use a fireplace or wood stove for emergency heating, have your chimney or flue inspected each year. Ask your local fire department to recommend an inspector or find one in the yellow pages of your telephone directory under "chimney cleaning."

Also, if youll be using a fireplace, wood stove, or kerosene heater, install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near the area to be heated. Test them monthly and replace batteries twice a year. All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside.

Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls so your water supply will be less likely to freeze. To the extent possible, weatherproof your home by adding weather-stripping, insulation, insulated doors, and storm windows or thermal-pane windows.

If you have pets, bring them indoors. If you cannot bring them inside, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure they have access to unfrozen water.

Prepare Your Car for Winter: Have maintenance service on your vehicle as often as the manufacturer recommends. In addition, every fall, do the following:

Have the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level yourself with an antifreeze tester. Add antifreeze as needed.

Replace windshield-wiper fluid with a wintertime mixture.

Replace any worn tires, make sure the tires have adequate tread, and check the air pressure in the tires.

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