Cedar Rapids eyes federal grant for 12 miles of river trails
The Gazette urges federal support for a $12 million grant to complete 12 miles of river trails tied to Cedar Rapids flood control. City would match $3 million. projects along Cedar River link NewBo Czech Village and downtown, with flood system completion planned for 2035 and potential private development gains.
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Community Letters Oppose Wind Turbine Ordinance
Linn County supervisors are weighing limits on wind turbines amid claims wind farms harm wildlife and raise costs. A 2021 review of 825 studies links turbines to hundreds of thousands of bat and bird deaths annually, cites a take limit, and questions blade materials and long term waste disposal. Nelson Baethke Mount Vernon.
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Cameras watch public spaces and that’s OK
Harrop argues automated traffic and license plate cameras raise privacy concerns yet aid law enforcement. He recalls a 31 mph ticket in a 20 mph zone and notes CCTV usage in Britain. He cites cases where surveillance aided arrests, including a Queens rape suspect identified by photos.
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Summit pipeline water use in Iowa questioned by columnist
John Crabtree argues that Summit Carbon Solutions seeking over 1 billion gallons of groundwater annually for CO2 pipelines is too much for Iowa. He challenges DNR Director Kayla Lyon to reject water permits, citing drought risks and lack of demonstrated beneficial use, urging protection of Iowa’s water resources.
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