Debris cleared at Wapsipinicon State Park by volunteers
More than twenty volunteers assisted in clearing debris at Wapsipinicon State Park where sections remained closed after flash flooding in late June. The effort reflects local response to flood damage and park recovery.
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Jones County's Central Park Offers Quiet Urban Oasis
Far from New York's bustle, Jones County features a busy Central Park that serves as a local refuge. The piece surveys the park's role in daily life, activities, and community events on Page 8A.
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United Way marks 100th birthday at Brucemore
United Way of East Central Iowa hosted a 100th anniversary party at Brucemore to celebrate the national charity centennial with guests and photos captured for pages 12B.
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Sheriffs end practice of honoring ICE holds without orders
Iowa sheriffs, following an Oregon court ruling and an ACLU advisory, no longer hold inmates for ICE without a court order. Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner said inmates will not be kept past local custody release time. The policy shift was implemented quietly in May and June across multiple counties.
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Nitrate levels in Iowa rivers ease but exceed safe limits
This summer's nitrate pulse in Iowa rivers was less severe than 2012 but still commonly surpassed the EPA drinking water standard of 10 ppm. USGS official Stephen Kalkhoff noted peaks were shorter this year while Susan Heathcote of the Iowa Environmental Council cited frequent exceedances during an unusually rainy period.
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USDA drops poultry line speed proposal after civil rights push
After a two year fight with civil rights and food safety groups, the Agriculture Department scrapped a plan to raise poultry line speeds from 140 to 175 birds per minute under a new inspection system. The final rule keeps the limit at 140 birds per minute in most plants.
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