Cedar Rapids water plant to get $277.5M upgrades
The Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility will undergo $277.5 million in improvements to boost wastewater treatment capacity, support economic development, and reduce environmental impact with new technologies. The upgrades align with Iowa’s nutrient reduction strategy, targeting lower nitrogen and phosphorus levels as part of WASTEWATER coverage.
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Cedar Rapids lets large industries skip wastewater pretreat
Cedar Rapids does not require big manufacturers and processors to pretreat wastewater. As long as they meet the city standards, they can discharge raw industrial-strength waste into the treatment plant. Utilities Director Roy Hesemann discussed the policy with The Gazette Editorial Board in April.
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Iowa poll workers face scrutiny and staffing adequacy
Iowa election officials say they have enough poll workers for Tuesday's primary and the November general election. Johnson County's Chuck Murphy, a long-time Postal Service veteran turned election rover, describes frequent voter queries about machine reliability and ballot integrity.
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Primary races briefing for Tuesday voting
The Gazette urges readers to review campaign information before casting ballots on Tuesday. It highlights key races and where to find candidate details at thegazette.com campaigns to help voters make informed decisions.
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