Ethanol plant emissions linked to health concerns in Iowa
Iowa northeast of Shell Rock with POET Bioprocessing near Shell Rock faced an air pollution matter over years. The DNR found actual harm to environment and public health from protein side-stream emissions including volatile organics at 27 times the limit and acetaldehyde nearly nine times the limit. POET paid a 10000 dollar fine and about 43000 dollars in underreporting fees while shutting and rerouting the process.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
POET
Shell Rock
Flint Hills Resources
Flint Hills
Mark Fields
DNR
Air Quality Bureau
Fields
Waverly
Strawberry Point Fire Department Back In Action
Strawberry Point resumes operations under Acting Chief Dean Courtnage after disbanding about two weeks ago citing lack of support and poor communication from City Council. City administrator Am ary Dene Andrews announced the move on Facebook and said mutual aid covered fire services during inactivity. Ambulance service was not affected.
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Strawberry Point
Dene Andrews
Facebook
Dean Courtnage
Andrews
Mutual Aid Partners
Correction notice and contact details for Gazette accuracy
Nick Bergus is North Liberty's community relations director and a Friday article misnamed him. The Gazette invites comments on accuracy and will publish corrections or clarifications when content is wrong. Readers may call 319 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212 to report issues.
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Nick Bergus
City of North Liberty
Gazette mailing and subscription notice details
The Gazette publishes daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates listed. Out of state delivery and 7 day service options priced annually. Postmaster address changes and contact numbers provided for subscription service and general inquiries.
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LuwWYRE Company of the Year Award Confusion
A fragment notes 2022 fiscal year and a claim that LuwWYRE owned a company of the year. Details are unclear and no further context or names are confirmed in the readable text.
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Luwwyre
Former North Liberty mayor faces solicitation charge
Gerald L. Kuhl, 81, a former North Liberty mayor and council member, was charged with enticing a minor under 16 after a 15-year-old reportedly said he solicited sex at Fareway Meat and Grocery in North Liberty on April 18. The judge set no bail and issued a no contact order. Kuhl denies the allegations.
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Gerald L. Kuhl
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Jason Burns
Kuhl
Fareway Meat and Grocery
Westwood Dr
Johnson County
Rachel Zimmermann Smith
Tom Salm
Amy Nielsen
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