Panel approves new livestock rules in Iowa amid industry concerns
The Environmental Protection Commission approved the master matrix a 50 percent threshold with 25 percent in water air and community categories to guide county permit decisions for livestock confinement plants 2500 head or more. Critics say the plan adds costs and hinders development while supporters call it a reform for environmental and community safeguards.
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Murphy
LeMars
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Susan Heathcote
Iowa Environmental Council
Gambling won't get debated in Iowa Legislature
Iowa lawmakers say Supreme Court will hear a gambling tax dispute, removing the need for a legislative debate this year. House leaders say tracks may negotiate now, while the governor and Rants expect the case to move toward a revenue-neutral resolution.
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Rod Boshartne
Des Moines
U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa
House
Chuck Gipp
R-Decorah
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Rants
Iowa Supreme Court
Altoona
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Iowa lawmakers and students debate rising tuition
University of Iowa tuition has risen over 40 percent in three years sparking concern among lawmakers and students. Students like Nowacki worry about debt and future job moves while others compare costs to other schools. Community college costs are viewed as a bargain by Kirkwood student Schomers.
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Heather McElwain
James Q. Lynch
Jane Wilson
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Xavier High School
Nicole Nowacki
Tom Vilsack
Gazette Editorial Board
Iowa
Nowacki
Peoria
Vicki Lensing
Iowa City
Lensing
Neal Schaerer
Iowa Community College
Kirkwood
Alex Schomers
Biotech firm seeks state investment in Iowa cluster
TransOva Genetics proposes a $176 million expansion to turn northwest Iowa into an animal genetics hub. The plan expects eight to ten business units and $188 million in annual revenues, aided by $50 million state support and $25 million RNF funding.
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Gazette
Des Moines
State of
Iowa
Northwest
Silicon Valley
House Economic Growth Committee
Jan Schusterman
TransOva Genetics
Iowa Infrastructure Fund
RIF
Schusterman
Metro students push to allow 17-year-olds to vote in school elections
Des Moines. Metro High School students in U.S. History class lobbied at the State Capitol to amend the Iowa Constitution to permit 17-year-olds to vote in school district elections. Senator Joe Belkcom introduced a bill to move the issue forward, with Cedar Rapids Metro and City High students aiding the effort.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Des Moines
Metro High School
Mike Cervantes
State Capitol
Iowa
Alex White
Capitol
Cervantes
Kat Carroll
Iowa House
Senate
Joe Bellcom
Iowa City
Belkcom
Cedar Rapids Metro
City High School
Joe Nagel
Nagel
White
Alex Alcaraz
Cedar Rapids
Dick Taylor
D-Cedar Rapids
Capitol security upgrades eyed after Sept 11 at Iowa Capitol
Iowa officials discuss tightened security around the Capitol after Sept 11 with calls for an independent Justice Department review. Gov. Pam Vilsack cites federal funding gaps while 28 cameras already monitor Capitol buildings and plans seek 122 more.
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Lundby
Capitol
U.S. Department of Justice
Iowa
Pam Vilsack
Vilsack
Dave Garrison
State Department of Public Safety
Capitol Complex
Justice Department
Tom Johnson
State Department of General Services
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Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement
Heathcote
Iowa Pork Producers Association
The
Iowa Poultry Association
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Curtis Meier
Iowa Pork Producers
Meier
Matrix
Joe Bolkcom
Lown City
Vicki
Dlown City
Michigan
Iowa State University
Minnesota
Texas
North Carolina
Michigan State
Ohio State
North Carolina State
Wisconsin
Arizona
Board of Regents
State of Iowa
Steve Kettering
Lake View
Iowa Senate
Statehouse
Kettering
Steve King
U.S. House
South Dakota
Clarence Hoffman
Charter Oak
Transova
Dave Faber
Metro
Alcaraz
City High
Marie Simms
James. Lynch
Gazettecommunications.com
Mary Lundby
Marion
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