Green waste, energy wins in regional recycling push
The Gazette notes a new carpet recycling plant in Kansas City, Missouri, and Marion’s methane power project to feed about 1,000 homes with electricity. It also highlights Blairstown’s potential biorefinery, Firelight’s waste to biofuel plan, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Marion reapplying as Blue Zones sites for local health initiatives.
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Community voices weigh police chief candidates in Cedar Rapids
Residents at an open house praised Capt Steve O Konek for leadership and locality while others questioned bias toward candidate self interest. A separate letter condemns abortion and defends unborn life from a religious perspective. A Marion gardener reports crop thefts from a rental plot and adjacent garden neighbors share losses, prompting frustration and plans to skip next year.
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Steve O’konek
Greg Graham
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Political surveys seek a single opinion from donors
The writer notes telephone polls present three options that all back one national party and its candidate. When asked for the reader’s view, the line goes dead, suggesting campaign funds may be spent to push a predetermined stance rather than gather genuine public input.
Akin rape remarks spark cross party backlash and debate
The remarks by Todd Akin on rape and pregnancy trigger wide condemnation from Romney and Ryan and fuel a national debate. Sandra Fluke and others weigh in while supporters and opponents clash over the meaning and impact of the comments.
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Goodwill wages a moral issue amid disability work debate
Janet Sullivan of Marion and supporters defend Goodwill Industries under Section 14(c) arguing disabled workers earn less than minimum wage by piecework. They cite dignity, independence, and social value, while calling for compassionate shelter workshops to aid those with greater challenges.
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