Cedar Rapids uses FIDO goose-control drones in city parks
The Cedar Rapids parks department deploys six FIDO units built with Quiet Fliers to deter geese from the McGrath Amphitheater, golf courses, and Noelridge Park. Developed with volunteers, FIDO is inexpensive, nonlethal, and aims to keep geese from nesting at outdoor attractions while complying with regulations.
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Ido
Cedar Rapids
FIDO
Fond Intercept
McGrath
Noelridge Park
Daniel Gibbons
Gibbons
Iowa Republican critiques Ernst ad and national issues
The letter discusses Joni Ernst and contrasts media coverage with campaign scrutiny. It notes Ernst's Iraq service and stance on reducing debt, plus her foreign policy interest sparked by a college trip to Ukraine. It also covers high frequency trading debates, potential taxes, and a reader's jab at Cedar Rapids cameras and speed enforcement.
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Iowa Republican
Joni Ernst
Weekly Standard
Ernst
John McCormack
Iraq
Ukraine
Mark Jacobs
Justice Department
Firefighters put lives first beyond faith beliefs
A retired volunteer firefighter with 29 years of service, including 12 as chief, emphasizes that responders helped all victims regardless of religion. He notes crews ignored faith when answering calls and highlights pride in the universal duty of emergency responders.
Merger of the Century ideas reshape Canada United States
Diane Francis argues Canada and the United States should merge to form a single country. She cites shared values, resources, and risks from China and Russia, proposing paths from currency to political union and highlighting Canada’s stability with America's technology and defense.
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Canada
America
Diane Francis
National Post
Toronto
Francis
United States
Chicago
China
Russia
U.S
Nexen
Artur Chilingarov
Arctic
Europe
South America
Fharrop
Mental Health Support Key to Iowa Blue Zones Efforts
Nancy Quellhorst of the Iowa City Area Chamber argues for stronger mental health services as part of the Blue Zones initiative and Gov Branstad health goals. She cites national figures on mental illness, Iowa's funding declines, and backing for the Excellence in Mental Health Act to fund community centers and cut ER visits and incarceration.
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Iowa City
Iowa
National Alliance On Mental Health
Congress
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