Cedar Rapids landfill eyes expansion and waste reduction drive
Cedar Rapids officials say the landfill faces a 2036 closure and is boosting public awareness campaigns. Data show waste rose 80 percent after the 2020 derecho with 381,927 tons in 2021 versus 211,749 in 2020. The agency plans expansion, anaerobic digestion, and tech upgrades to extend life.
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Linn County landfill serves several cities in sustainable plan
The Linn County Solid Waste Agency lists Alburnett Bertram Cedar Rapids Center Point Central City Coggon Ely Fairfax Hiawatha Lisbon Marion Mount Vernon Palo Prairieburg Robins Springville and Walker as users of the landfill. The agency reports 184 661 tons of waste in fiscal 2024 down from 198 731 in 2023 amid population growth and rising tipping fees now at 48 per ton.
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Iowa attorney general to speak on public safety at convention
GOP Iowa attorney general nominee Bird will address a Milwaukee convention Monday through Thursday with the theme Make America Safe Again. She defends Trump amid legal cases and urges his leadership to cut spending and boost law enforcement, while Democratic challenges loom ahead of the August Chicago convention.
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Iowa outlines housing recovery plan after disasters
Governor Reynolds outlined state and federal programs to address housing needs for Iowans displaced by recent disasters. The package includes a 50 000 grant for builders, forgivable five year loans, and FEMA temporary housing options, with several counties under disaster declarations and applications open at iowagrants gov disasterrecovery iowa gov and disasterassistance gov.
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