Second worker sues C6-Zero over injuries in 2022 blast
Cody Blasberg and Taylor Blasberg of Williamsburg file suit in Iowa County alleging negligence by C6-Zero and affiliates after a Dec 8, 2022 Marengo plant explosion and fire that injuried nine workers, caused evacuations, and polluted soil and water. The suit names Heartland Crush LS2 Group and Jeff Boeyink among defendants.
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Marengo
C6-Zero
Cody
Taylor Blasberg
Williamsburg
Iowa County
Co-Zero
Cody Blasberg
Howard Brand III
Blasberg
GoFundMe
OSHA
Iowa
Blasbergs
Heartland Crush
Ls2 Group
Des Moines
LS2
Jeff Boeyink
Boeyink
Terry Branstad
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Tama County
Kelly Regenold
C6-Zero Iowa
C6-Zero Holdings
Plaintiff
University of Iowa
Timeline of C6-Zero regulatory saga and fire incident
A chronology from December 2020 to February 2025 details EPA and Iowa DNR actions regarding C6-Zero and affiliated company Co-Zero. Key events include investigations into stockpiled shingles, arrests and releases of Howard Brand, regulatory disputes, site inspections, a 2022 fire injuring up to 15 workers, emergency orders, a 2023 settlement for workplace safety violations, and ongoing cleanup efforts.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
C6-Zero
EPA Region 8
Denver
Contacts Region
Kansas City
Iowa
Co-Zero
Howard C. Brand
EPA
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Marengo
Brand
Bexar County
Texas
Iowa Dna
Louisiana
Colorado
Lowa Dnr
Iowa Dnr
Jeff Boeyink
Terry Branstad
Lowa
EcoSource
Des Moines
Iowa Attorney General
Iowa Osha
Kayla Lyon
Extradited Iowa City man charged in Cedar Rapids bank robbery
Andrew Derr, 21, was extradited to Linn County on two counts of first degree robbery for the Jan 3 Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust heist at 5400 Council St NE. Prosecutors say he robbed tellers, fled with 16,705 dollars, and officers matched video, wallet receipts, and distinct backpack to Derr.
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Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Derr
Cedar Rapids
Ry Emily Andersen
Gazette
Iowa City
Westminster
Chicago International
Maryland
Iowa City police seek help identifying attempted abduction suspect
Iowa City Police are asking for public help identifying a suspect in an attempted abduction of a 12 year old near Oakland Cemetery. The incident occurred at 10 25 p m Saturday with the wearer described as a black leather coat black gloves and a hooded sweatshirt. Detective Ryan Wood can be reached at 319 356 5292 or rwood at iowa city dot org with any information or video.
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Iowa City
Oakland Cemetery
Ryan Wood
Rwood
Iowa-City. Org
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Jordan
Thegazette
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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Linn
I.C
Andrew Derr
Emily.andersen
Emily Andersen
Her
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