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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 2024

Page

6

Willis Dady Mattress Recycling Empowers Workers and Cuts Waste

Alicia Faust Willis Dady executive director describes the mattress recycling program as a social enterprise offering 12 to 15 paid positions with flexible 10 to 15 hour weekly schedules. The effort, started with Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency, diverts mattresses from Marion landfills to be deconstructed for reuse and recycling while employing clients and generating revenue for the nonprofit.

Feam Springs Jones Alicia Faust Willis Dady Faust Willis Cady Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency Marion Linn County Solid Waste Agency

Willis Dady mattress drop program expands in Linn County

Willis Dady partners with Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency to divert mattresses from landfills. Since July 1, about 38 mattresses were redirected to Willis Dady and roughly 100 have been deconstructed, with total program involvement near 200 including prior Iowa City work. The effort may grow to curbside pickups and broader state expansion.

Joe Horaney Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency Horaney Linn County Willis Dady Iowa City Willis Cady Faust Willis Central Furniture Rescue

Iowa attorney general proposes child witness protections amendment

Attorney General Bird advocates a constitutional amendment to shield child victims from being stared down by abusers in court. She notes trauma in testimony and plans to introduce the measure for next year’s legislative session, outlining steps for constitutional change and highlighting protections for children and other victims.

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