Regulators Recommend Prosecution of DeCoster Farms
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission voted unanimously to ask Attorney General Miller to prosecute DeCoster Farms for a hog manure lagoon spill near Galt. The move could trigger harsher penalties under a law restricting farm expansion after multiple environmental penalties and may affect DeCoster’s January trial. Regulators cited a history of problems and concerns from residents about air and water pollution. Governor Branstad had previously halted new farm permits pending review.
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Waste reduction funding narrows to nine Iowa proposals
Iowa DNR culled 35 applications totaling about 10.8 million for waste reduction and recycling aid, selecting nine finalists requesting 1.77 million in grants and zero interest loans to submit to the Iowa Commission for approval in September. Several projects in Winneshiek, Dubuque, Chickasaw, Floyd and Mitchell counties remain under consideration, while others from Cedar Rapids Marion Kalona Anamosa Cresco Clinton Muscatine and Osage were not funded. In a separate EPC action, a 281,224 dollar agreement was approved with Linn County Health for air quality permitting and related controls for fiscal 1997.
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Branstad Pushes Tax Cuts Over Local Infrastructure Aid
Governor Terry Branstad on Monday urged using surplus state funds for broad tax cuts instead of new state programs to assist local entities with infrastructure. He left room for some local projects but warned such aid could undermine local control and burden the state financially. He also highlighted cutting state income taxes and eliminating inheritance taxes as top priorities while lawmakers pursue infrastructure needs.
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Festival to capture Iowa culture at Folklife event
Workers converted the Iowa Capitol grounds into a tent city as organizers prepare a four day free folklife festival to celebrate Iowa’s 150th birthday. Co sponsored by the Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission and the Smithsonian the event restages a festival first held in Washington DC and aims to showcase uniquely Iowan activities through live entertainment hands on children’s activities and demonstrations under more than 60 000 square feet of tents.
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Iowa festival invites Iowans to celebrate state heritage
Gov. Terry Branstad welcomed Iowans to a free festival designed to showcase Iowa heritage and culture. Raecker said planners expect tens of thousands of visitors with 5,000 parking spots around the Capitol and shuttle access from the Fairgrounds. The event, two years in the making, emphasizes a family friendly environment with security after a double homicide marred the State Fair.
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