Northeast Iowa frac sand mining sparks local moratoriums and debate
In Allamakee and Winneshiek counties Iowa residents oppose Minnesota firms seeking frac sand leases. Local officials impose 18 month moratoriums and seek public input while noting only limited bans are likely. Pattison Sand operates in Clayton County and nearby Wisconsin hosts most mining activity.
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Bluff Country
Little Switzerland
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Buchanan
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
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Minnesota
Winneshiek County
North Dakota
Texas
Pat
Tison Sand Co
Wisconsin
Pattison
Rovert Gazette
Pikes Peak State Park
McGregor
Frac
Bluffs
Public Minutes Debate Sparks Budget Word Count Review
Linn County supervisors and the county auditor sparred over meeting minutes length with a January debate cited at over 7,000 words. An edited 2,800 word version ran in four papers, costing the county more than 90 thousand dollars annually for publication.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Ben Rogers
Ing
Joel Miller
Auditor
Linda Langston
Boards of Supervisors
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