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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Jared Strong
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Environmental News Sep. 24, 2024 7:53 am402d ago
A man who was responsible for the demolition and partial burning of an asbestos-containing building in West Chester appealed a fine and had it reduced by more than half.
Environmental News Sep. 20, 2024 7:35 am406d ago
A broken sewer pipe in Northern Iowa’s Nashua has been leaking up to 16,000 gallons of wastewater per day into the Cedar River for an unknown amount of time. It might be fixed Friday.
Environmental News Sep. 17, 2024 7:27 am409d ago
State regulators erred in numerous ways when they approved a permit for what might be the first carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa, according to new lawsuits.
Environmental News Sep. 15, 2024 6:00 am412d ago
Hundreds of thousands of fish died in two incidents this year. They were among the worst in more than 40 years.
Environmental News Sep. 13, 2024 5:02 pm413d ago
The animal was seen near Cedar Rapids last year and has been wandering the area since. It’s unclear where the elk came from.
Agriculture Sep. 16, 2024 1:21 pm410d ago
Revised estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture predict Iowa corn yields of 212 bushels per acre and soybean yields of 63.
Environmental News Sep. 11, 2024 6:28 pm415d ago
The first of several expected lawsuits have been filed in state and federal court to overrule state regulators who agreed to issue a pipeline permit to Summit Carbon Solutions.
Crime & Courts Sep. 11, 2024 7:42 am415d ago
Three people face numerous felony charges for placing a noose around the necks of two children at Lake Wapello State Park and photographing them, according to court records.
Environmental News Sep. 11, 2024 4:45 pm415d ago
Residents railed against a carbon dioxide pipeline project that has received partial approval in Iowa and is set for expansion.
Environmental News Sep. 9, 2024 5:34 pm417d ago
A group that opposes the 5-million-gallon manure processing facility near Ridgeway worries it will result in larger dairy herds.
Environmental News Sep. 6, 2024 8:02 am420d ago
Those who object to carbon dioxide pipelines cite it as proof that the projects are unpopular with Iowans.
Environmental News Sep. 5, 2024 7:42 am421d ago
The Winneshiek County supervisors did not allow residents to fully opine about a recent rezoning request for a new manure digester and erred when they voted to approve that request, an environmental group alleges in court.
Environmental News Sep. 4, 2024 5:10 pm422d ago
The Sierra Club of Iowa has asked state regulators to dismiss permit requests related to Summit Carbon Solutions' pipeline expansion plans because the company allegedly acquired land easements too early.
Agriculture Sep. 3, 2024 5:30 am424d ago
Ample soil moisture has boosted crops after years of drought, but corn and soybean prices have dwindled.
Agriculture Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am426d ago
Mike Naig, the state’s agriculture secretary, discusses the next Farm Bill, ethanol, bird flu and conservation.

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