Iowa City Council rejects TRC extension to June 2025
The Iowa City Council unanimously denied extending the Truth and Reconciliation Commission past December 31, 2024, to finalize a report and recommendations. A contracted outside consultant will continue beyond the end date into 2025, with the final report and compensation terms to be set after contracting. The council plans to invite commissioners to assist the final report alongside the consultant.
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Turkeys Hit by Fourth Northwest Iowa Bird Flu Outbreak
A Sac County flock of about 45,000 turkeys tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said. It marks the fourth commercial flock in northwest Iowa affected in a week, with other outbreaks including 1.6 million layer chickens in Sioux County and 31,000 turkeys in Palo Alto County. State officials urge strict biosecurity as flocks are culled to prevent spread.
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Zoning Change Limits New Tobacco Retailers Citywide
The Gazette reports the council ended a May moratorium by approving zoning changes that cap tobacco retailers and require 500 foot separations from schools and between retailers. Existing permit holders may continue, with 60 day renewals preserving grandfather rights. downtown likely barred under the rule.
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Marion man charged with drunken driving after Highway 13 crash
Linn County deputies said Jordan Williams 34 of Marion drove erratically at high speed on Highway 13 and struck a white Ford Explorer from behind near Mount Vernon Road causing both vehicles to cross the median. Donita Kro gman 17 of Cascade sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Medical Center.
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