Iowa turns waste to power with Amana Farms digester
The editorial highlights Amana Farms near West Amana as a model for turning cattle manure and industrial waste into methane. Iowa Power Fund backed a 4.9 million facility, powering 10 to 15 percent of Amana Service Co. electricity with four generators. The project, one of three in Iowa, showcases environmental gains, energy independence, and methane-recovery advances.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Second Chances and Michael Vick in Public View
A critique contrasts Michael Vick's $1.6 million NFL comeback with broader ex convict reintegration. It discusses re entry programs, the Second Chance Act of 2007, and the need for jobs and housing to reduce recidivism while noting racial disparities and public safety concerns. The piece cites broader debates on end of life counseling and healthcare discussions. Paul Monska Cedar Rapids.
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Jesse Jackson
The
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Paul Monska
Cedar Rapids
Grassley criticized for misleading remarks on grandmothers care
Harold M. Becker urges Congress to pursue a comprehensive health plan amid criticism of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa over purportedly illogical statements about "gramma's last days." Becker argues for action despite perceived flaws in current proposals.
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Chuck Grassley
Alowa
Congress
Education urged on alcoholism and addiction risks
Commentary notes national focus on women and alcoholism after a mother killed multiple people while driving intoxicated. Reports show the driver had the equivalent of 10 shots of alcohol and marijuana in her system as tests indicated. The author blames societal factors and emphasizes need for more education.
Denial and concern over addiction shape letters to the editor
A reader argues denial is a key symptom of alcoholism and codependency stressing how authorities and media question a husband’s role. The letter urges education on addiction and AA meetings, while another writer critiques media bias in coverage of health care reform and political clashes.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Gail Coleman
Cedar Rapids
Cop killing headline sparks reader protest
A reader condemns The Gazette for labeling a police shooting as a cop killing arguing the officer acted after a knife attack and that the headline misframes the incident, urging a more precise description of the event.
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Electronic health records seen as valuable tool in care
The column argues that EMRs improve patient care despite growing pains and resistance, noting physicians can still dictate and transcribers remain, and EMRs should provide immediate access to complete records for those who need them with safety checks and red flags for questionable calls.
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Brian Meeker
Tax relief for Cedar River flood victims overdue
Todd Dorman laments delayed property tax abatements for Linn County Cedar River flood victims. He notes the Linn County Board of Supervisors could grant relief but would cut county city and school revenue, urging faster decisive leadership and noting ongoing cross jurisdiction cooperation to fix the issue.
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Cedar Rapids
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