Iowa beef producers seek voluntary checkoff input
Iowa cattle producers call for voluntary participation in the Beef Checkoff, arguing the $1 per head levied on sales should be enactable or refundable if funds are spent away from family farmers. Farmers like Marvin Shirley near Minburn say the checkoff funds, shared with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the CBB, support research and outreach amid tough winters.
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Saam Wesley
Marvin Shirley
Minburn
Shirley
Iowa Farmers Union
Ome Lowa
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Iowa Beef Industry Council
National Cattlemen’s Beef Board
CBB
Farmers Union
Leaders seek inclusive qualifications for Iowa Braille and Deaf schools
Attendees of a public meeting called for the next superintendent of the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School and the Iowa School for the Deaf to possess a deep understanding of visual and hearing impairments. They emphasized effective communication and cultural relatability to students, noting the need for inclusive leadership.
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Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School
Iowa School For the Deaf
Panel offers ideas to ease voting through online registration
A panel proposes expanding online voter registration and updating equipment to simplify casting ballots. The ideas aim to reduce barriers and improve access to elections.
Cedar Rapids Moves to Allow Urban Farming Citywide
City Council committee supports a plan to permit urban farming in all zoning districts across Cedar Rapids. The proposal would extend to commercial and industrial areas and allow small home garden tractors, bees, and livestock under study of local rules.
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Cedar Rapids
Community Development Department
Monica Vernon
Vernon
Seth Gunnerson
Ellis
Gunnerson
Marion considers easing buffers for bars near churches
Marion council holds two public hearings at 7 p.m. on an amendment to allow bars and restaurants with alcohol sales within 200 feet of churches in Uptown and a separate rule keeping 200 feet from schools. Owner Jeff Robison of Another Road Brewing seeks a 30 seat tap room expansion and has reached out to area churches.
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Marion
Marion City Hall
Sixth Ave
Uptown
Tom Treharne
Vernon Middle
Treharne
Jeff Robison
Another Road Brewing
Eighth Ave
Robison
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