Floods Threaten Dakota Access Protest Camp in North Dakota
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum warned that the main protest camp along the Missouri River confluence could flood in early March due to winter snowfall. He urged dispersal to protect protesters and first responders, while Energy Transfer Partners pushes to finish the 1,172 mile pipeline amid ongoing legal action and tribal concerns.
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Iowa DOT ends lifetime parking placards in favor of five year renewals
The Iowa Department of Transportation stopped issuing lifetime handicapped parking permits on January 1. Renewals will be required every five years to curb abuse and reduce remaining long in circulation placards issued to deceased holders. About 530,000 lifetime placards exist. non issued placards carry a $200 fine if misused.
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Former DNR chief runs for governor in Democratic bid
Rich Leopold, 52, a former Iowa DNR director now in Des Moines, launches his bid for the Democratic nomination with a seven minute Facebook Live address from Huxley. He argues for rural investment, water quality funding, and wind industry support while touring about 30 small Iowa communities. Other potential contenders include Rob Hogg Liz Mathis Jeff Danielson and Mike Gronstal.
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