Iowa farms could grow their own energy on the land
Timothy F. Merker argues that Iowa should shift from corn ethanol to farm built energy. He proposes on site ethanol from boiler heat and distillation, using byproducts as feed and soil fertilizer, plus potential sawdust oil and wind power to sell to the grid.
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Cedar Rapids Copter Cuts Spur Budget Debate and Forest Themes
In Cedar Rapids a call to trim police helicopter flights seeks $42,000 yearly savings by ending midnight to 8 a.m. service, with daylight hours questioned. The reader letter presses for broader cuts if safety remains, while a separate note discusses tropical and temperate forest destruction and forests policy, ending with author Mary Alice Ericson's signature.
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NAACP Region IV Conference thanks Cedar Rapids
Hospitable reception by Cedar Rapids hosts left delegates and families with a sense of accomplishment. McKenzly Wilson president and co chair credits support from companies churches organizations and individuals for a successful conference with excellent media coverage.
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McKenzly Wilson
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Unfair Iowa license tax targets large families
Jeannie and Jerry Parker oppose Iowa's licensing tax on mini vans, arguing the tax burdens families with many children. They say the van is a necessity to legally buckle up four sons and compare with Illinois registration costs. They urge reconsideration of the policy.
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Linn County Republicans criticize Lepley appointment and ERA stance
In a Linn County GOP statement, Joan Ryan and Loras Schulte defend William Lepley as IDOE director while attacking his curriculum agenda. They contest ERA claims, arguing the Equal Rights Amendment is unnecessary and citing constitutional guarantees as already ensuring equal protection under law.
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