Linn County public health building pushed toward winter enclosure
Crews work to seal the 63 000 square foot Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Public Health and Youth Development Services building in Linn County before winter. Project manager Kelly Edmonds notes aiming to enclose and watertight the structure to allow indoor work. County Supervisor John Harris says winter interior work will proceed as planned. The facility will house public health services youth programs and classrooms.
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Edar Rapids
Linn County
Percy and
Lileah Harris
10Th Avenue SE
Seventh Street SE
Edmonds
John Harris
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
University suspends Kappa Sigma over hazing allegations
UI suspended Kappa Sigma amid hazing claims as part of a broader move that has 12 UI fraternities on temporary hiatus. Officials cited violations of university policy and noted no current investigation by the Department of Public Safety. The case follows a fatal incident that prompted October suspensions of nine fraternities.
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Towa City
University of Iowa
Kappa Sigma
Anne Bassett
US Interfraternity Council
Jason Pierce
the Gazette
Pierce
Hayley Bruce
US Department of Public Safety
EPA plans lower 2020 biofuel targets under RFS
The EPA will propose reducing Renewable Fuel Standard targets starting in 2020 to align with current output levels, a move that could trigger a clash between corn growers and oil companies over volumes. Corn growers have Trump support for year-round E15 sales, though a new rule is needed and may take until March.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Congress
Reuters
Donald Trump
EPA
Monte Shaw
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Whitaker Paid $1.2 Million by Obscure Conservative Group
The Washington Post reports Matthew Whitaker received over 1.2 million from FACT, a nonprofit claiming to expose public‑official misconduct. The group’s origins and funding sources are murky, with records suggesting it began under a different name before Whitaker joined.
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Whitaker
Washington
Matthew Whitaker
Foundation For Accountability and Civic Trust
Iowa
FACT
IRS
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Lileah Hartis
Vanessa Miller
Washington Post
White House
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