Iowa Faces EPA Crackdown On Air Rules Over Sulfur Dioxide
Stephen Ballou, head of Iowa’s environmental agency, says federal enforcement of tougher sulfur dioxide standards will begin in four to eight weeks. The EPA plans to sample emissions at two Iowa facilities and monitor about a dozen more as Iowa rejected stricter limits, risking penalties up to 25000 dollars per day under federal law.
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Iowa Department of Water, Air and Waste Management
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Iowa
Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
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Iowa Water, Air and Waste Management Commission
Commission
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Marshalltown
Pella
Kay
Schlutz
Horace Webb
Congress
Tougher rules a major economic burden on utilities
Iowa faces possible new federal sulfur dioxide limits as 31 states including Iowa are eyed for emission cuts. Utilities may need new controls, boosting bills and impacting the Iowa coal industry. Ballou notes Iowa contributes to regional deposits and calls for cautious, phased action with a $100 million research program.
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Probation Officer McGaffey Juggles Roles in Monticello
Jones County probation officer Jim McGaffey 35 directs a church choir and serves as a community credit union director while eyeing Monticello city council. A former Salvation Army officer and preacher in training, he balances corrections work with ministry and civic duties in Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids.
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Jonathan Reed
Zatte
McGaffey
Vennard College
Oskaloosa
Independent Baptist
Blakesburg
Ottumwa
Salvation Army
Linda
Kalamazoo, Mich
Chicago
Iowa
Eighth Judicial District
United Way
Jim McGaffey
Jones County
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Division of Corrections
Church of the Nazarene
Snowplow Escorts Rockwell Couple to Hospital for Baby
Elaine and Steve Bram of Rockwell drove to Mason City hospital Christmas Eve as blowing snow closed roads. A snowplow led the way with the Rockwell emergency unit following, ensuring the birth of daughter Stephanie two weeks late.
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Elaine
Steve Bram
Mason City
Stephanie
Bram
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