Landfill Siting Debate Near Cedar Rapids
Mike Deupree weighs the NIMBY logic in Linn County as Bluestem faces a new landfill site southeast of Cedar Rapids near Big Bend Honey Grove and Old River roads. He notes cardboard bans and privately hauled waste, incinerator costs, and farmland values, urging consideration of nonlocal impacts.
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Correction notice on Cedar Rapids children's night event
The Gazette prints a correction for a misstatement about children's night at the History Center in Cedar Rapids, noting free admission 5 30 to 8 30 p m and promising to respond to complaints about accuracy and fairness. A phone number 898 8313 is listed for corrections.
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The Gazette Promotes Farm Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at their nearest recycling location.
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Bin Laden Said to Plan New Attack in Africa
U S intelligence says Osama bin Laden is in advanced planning stages for another terrorist strike. Timing and location unknown. Officials note movements of materials and potential targets include U S facilities in Africa such as Ghana or Mozambique.
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House rejects bid to curb access to violent material
The House voted 282 to 146 against restricting youth access to explicit sexual or violent content in video games and film. Lawmakers argued the move violated the Constitution, while debates touched on juvenile crime, gun control, and background checks for firearm purchases. Rep Henry Hyde defended curbs as protecting children.
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Senators Back Compromise On Nuclear Waste Storage
Senate Republicans backed a Murkowski plan to keep nuclear waste at reactor sites until a permanent burial permit is issued. DOE would cover on site storage costs from the $15 billion federal waste fund, with Alliant Energy’s Duane Arnold plant in Palo relying on internal pool storage until 2002 and dry-cask storage until 2015.
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Gazette Printing Move Causes Delays and Changes
A note to readers explains the Gazette is moving printing to a new Bowling Street facility with two presses active during the transition. Delays and page size differences may continue for several weeks as staff adapt to new equipment and processes. The upgrade aims to enhance future reader and advertiser experience.
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