Iowa groups press to rethink factory farm master matrix
A regional push targets the master matrix scoring system used by the Iowa DNR to site confinement feeding operations. Des Moines based Citizens for Community Improvement holds public meetings across Iowa to gather input as counties challenge the regulatory framework created in 2002. Erica Blair says the aim is to start updating rules after years of concerns that the matrix does not go far enough.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Erica Blair
CCI
Blair
David Johnson
Iocheyedan
Johnson
Solon hosts sole CCI master matrix meeting on April 4
The Solon Public Library hosts the only local CCI master matrix meeting from 6 30 to 8 p m on April 4 to discuss protecting nearby residents from factory farm impacts and potential matrix reforms urged by Sen David Johnson and local officials. Johnson notes the 15 year old law should be revisited as neighbors seek more local control amid farm expansion proposals.
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CCI
Solon Public Library
W. Main St
Solon
Iowa
Johnson
Mitchell.schmidt
Thegazette
Blair
Iowa farmers increase conservation practices to fight pollution
The 2016 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll shows rising adoption of conservation methods since 2013, including 19.8 percent more cover crops and 19 percent more no till, with 35.8 percent expanding drainage tile use and 24 percent boosting pesticide use. Officials caution progress is underway but not yet complete toward the Nutrient Reduction Strategy’s 45 percent nitrate and phosphorus reduction goal.
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Iowa
Iowa Farm and Rural Life
J. Arbuckle
Iowa State University
Arbuckle
ISU
Iowa Agriculture
Bill Northey
Northey
Dustin Vande Hoef
Environmental Working Group
Tiowa
Craig Cox
Open records fight over case numbers in Iowa public eyes
Iowa open records rules require disclosure of internally assigned case numbers says the Iowa Public Information Board in a staff opinion. The Des Moines Register report notes ongoing complaints over body camera video and ISU Knoll floor plans as the board weighs formal action and informal resolutions.
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Iowa
Iowa Public Information Board
Des Moines
Margaret Johnson
Des Moines Register
Kathy Bolten
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Bolton
Johnson
Gavin Aronson
Ames
Knoll
Iowa State University
Steven Leath
ISU
DPS
Burlington
Doug Krejci
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Gazette establishes address and subscription details
The Gazette lists publication info, pricing, and contact numbers. It notes daily Cedar Rapids publication at 500 Third Ave SE, with shipping rates for in state and out of state and postmaster address for changes. It provides subscription service numbers and a general number.
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Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
The
Gazette Company
Gazette Co. Inc
P.O. Box
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the Gazette
Ioehayedal
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David “Ohnson
Steve Berger
Wellman
Lowa
Erin
Jordan
America
Dupaco
Council St. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dupaco.com
Broke
Busted
Adam Carroll
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