Cedar Lake flood levee prep cuts trees along west shore
Cedar Rapids residents note two dozen mature pines removed on Cedar Lake’s west bank as part of a levee project to shield about 90 businesses homes and factories north of downtown from Cedar River flooding. Trail work signals near-term construction tied to ConnectCR 20 million program planned enhancements to the lake.
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Love and loss in the opioid crisis across Iowa and beyond
Sarah Ziegenhorn, an aspiring doctor, and Andy Beeler bonded over drug addiction work after Beeler’s release from prison. She lobbied in Iowa City while in medical school and volunteered in Washington DC, aiming to aid overdosed neighbors. Beeler had a history of drug-related crimes and parole status.
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Corn and oil clash reignites biofuel policy fight
The renewed corn oil biofuel feud sees the Trump administration set to appeal a court ruling limiting refinery waivers, aiming to preserve exemptions for small refineries. Reuters and Bloomberg cite unnamed sources as lawmakers urge the policy to keep refineries open, drawing criticism from Iowa biofuel advocates. Monte Shaw of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association blasts the policy as a major misstep.
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