Water studies and parks suffer in DNA budget cuts
The Gazette reports proposed 49 percent cuts to the Iowa Geological and Water Survey budget, shrinking funds from about 1.5 million to 750 thousand dollars next year. State geologist Bob Libra and DNR officials warn the reductions will limit geologic, water quality and mapping information and reduce park maintenance.
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Gazette
Iowa Geological and Water Survey
Department of Natural Resources Division
Geological and Water Survey
Budget item aids fisherfolk with bug diversion plan
A budget note on page 9A discusses a bug diversion measure benefiting fishermen, detailing funding steps and expected impact. The report notes the plan aims to reduce bycatch and improve catch quality, with timeline and responsible agencies outlined.
Iowa deer licenses kept same as last year under pressure
Gov. Terry Branstad pushes to shrink the herd and the Natural Resources Commission rescinds a plan to cut antlerless deer quotas in 35 counties. For the next seasons Iowa will issue 132,900 antlerless licenses, unchanged from last year, per NRC chair Greg Drees. Hunters expecting more available deer remain skeptical.
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Orian Love
Ne Gazette
Terry Branstad
Natural Resources Commission
Iowa
Greg Drees
Arnolds Park
Randy Taylor
Reasnor
Cedar Rapids Phasing Out Back-In Angle Parking
Cedar Rapids will replace back-in angle parking with front-in along First Street SE from First to Seventh Avenue SE this month. The transition targets completion by June 17 and follows a City Council move to standardize front-in spots citywide. Back-in on Second Avenue and Third Avenue bridges will end gradually.
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Ferguson couple prepare as Missouri River flood looms
Cliff and Donna Ferguson in Hamburg Iowa brace for rising Missouri River waters expected to flood their home. They remove belongings and hunker down as flood peaks loom and residents flee the region while the Army Corps manages swollen reservoirs in nearby states.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Montana
North Dakota
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