Cedar Rapids landfill site eyed amid strong local opposition
Linn County officials flag a 425 acre parcel north of Highway 30 by the Cedar River as a potential new landfill. Residents vow to fight to block the site while officials say a fair test and approvals process lie ahead.
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Public comment clash erupts over Bluestem landfill plan
The Bluestem Solid Waste Agency board limited public input at Tuesday night’s meeting on a proposed landfill. About 50 attendees faced a written-comment restriction ahead of a June 15 public hearing, prompting reader letters urging broader access to civic discourse.
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Pit bulls as a growing city nuisance
Brian C. Anderson argues that pit bulls threaten urban life with attacks and fear in parks. He cites CDC figures on dog bites, notes spikes in injuries, and discusses policy options from muzzle laws to breed bans and strict licensing to balance owner rights with public safety.
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Vision after 79 years ends stereotyping in Iowa piece
Eva Suggs of Enosburg Falls gains sight after long blindness, yet critics note the Associated Press feature amplifies old depictions of blind people as victims. Jonathan Ice, a counselor with the Iowa Department for the Blind, argues for empowerment and adaptive skills to live independently and obtain meaningful work. Local contact numbers are provided.
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Janet Reno as Scapegoat in Nuclear Espionage Fallout
The author argues Janet Reno is unfairly blamed for China’s nuclear secrets theft and criticizes the handling of the Waco raid and Clinton investigations. It contends campaign finance decay and long term espionage shape risk, urging focus on what was stolen and future nuclear threats.
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