Groups urge stronger rules for livestock siting in Iowa
Iowa environmental groups filed a petition with the state Department of Natural Resources to tighten the master matrix scoring system for confinement animal feeding operations. They argue the current rules fail to give communities a voice or protect water and air. If not extended, DNR has 60 days to act, grant rulemaking or deny, potentially prompting state court review.
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Des Moines
Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement and
Food & Water Watch
State Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
Towans
CCI
Barb Kalbach
Dexter
State Environmental Protection Commission
DNR
DNA
Wenonah Hayter
Alliance Reforms Mindset After Cedar Rapids Police Shooting
Cedar Rapids leaders and community members met to discuss reforms following the Nov 1 traffic stop in which Jerime Mitchell was shot by Officer Lucas Jones. The grand jury cleared Jones. Mitchell and his wife filed suit in March. meeting focused on first steps toward resolution and independent prosecution questions.
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Cedar Rapids
Jerime Mitchell
Lucas Jones
Jones
Wayne Jerman
Mitchell
Linn County
Stacey Walker
Iowa Justice Alliance
Linn
Jerry Vander Sanden
Vander Sanden
Iowa
Walker
Jason Robinson
Justice reform proposals from Iowa Justice Alliance in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids report outlines measures by the Iowa Justice Alliance to overhaul policing. Proposals include outside investigators for officer involved shootings, sworn testimony from victims, a racial profiling policy, citizen review boards, mandatory body camera checks, and yearly training on diversity and de escalation. The initiative aims to engage community groups, seek DOJ collaboration, and increase diverse hiring while mandating officers live in the communities they serve. The alliance plans further meetings as they pursue policy adoption.
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Iowa Justice Alliance
Iowa Naacp
Iowa City
Jerime Mitchell
U.S. Department of Justice
Alliance
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Gardner
Linn County
Input sought on Pinicon Ridge dam near Central City
Linn County Conservation Board seeks public input on the 50 year old Pinicon Ridge Park Dam on the Wapsipinicon River east of Highway 13 Central City. An open house July 26 5 30 to 7 p m at the Falcon Civic Center invites written comments.
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Central City
Linn County Conservation Board
Pinicon Ridge Park
Wapsipinicon River
Highway 13
Falcon Civic Center
Fourth St. N. Central City
Conservation Board
Morris Hills Rd
Toddville
Conservation
Linncounty.org
Marion residents invited to comment on capital needs
Marion asks residents to submit input on future capital improvement projects through the CIP survey by July 28. Projects cost over 25 000 and last more than 10 years, excluding maintenance. Surveys are at cityofmarion.org or 1225 Sixth Ave Suite 110 Marion IA 52302. An open house runs 5 to 7 p.m. August 29 at Marion City Hall.
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Marion
Cityofmarion.org
Marion City Hall
Sixth Ave
Linn County earns 19th straight Popular Annual Financial Report award
Linn County receives the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the year ended June 30, 2016. The honor cites high standards in clarity and presentation. reports are distributed each December at the Public Service Center and online at linncounty.org/finance.
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Cedar Rapids
Government Finance Officers Association of
United States
Canada
Linn County
Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center
Second St
Linncounty.org
Back 2 School Bash & Expo in Cedar Rapids Aug 5
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation and Macaroni Kid host the fifth Back 2 School Bash Expo from 11 am to 1 pm at the McGrath Amphitheatre. Tickets for children 18 and under cost 5 dollars and include school supplies water and a snack. Advance registration by Aug 4 4 pm required.
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Cedar Rapids
Carec.org
Northwest Recreation Center
11Th St
Parks and Recreation Office
City Services Center
15Th Ave. SW
Iowa Lottery Draws And Jackpot Update
Tuesday results include Pick 3 Midday 3 6 4 and Evening 3 8 4, Pick 4 Midday 3 7 7 9 and Evening 7 1 0 0. Mega Millions numbers are 8 12 23 51 73 with Mega Ball 6 and the Jackpot stands at 232 million dollars.
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Iowa
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Michaela Ramm
the Gazette
Brian Gardner
Iowa-Nebraska Naacp
Betty Andrews
NAACP
Michaela.ramm
Thegazette
Gazette
Pinicon Ridge Dam
Firstfedcu.com
Hiawatha
Pacu EC Roc
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