Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area Expands in Benton County
Benton County Conservation and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation announce the 184 acre expansion of Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area in Benton County. The land adds 122 acres of preserved terrain east of the current park, boosting wildlife habitat and creating a new scenic entrance. Joe Jayjack of the foundation coordinated with Wendling Quarries to acquire the adjacent land.
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Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area hosts grand opening event
Benton County Conservation invites the public to a 1 to 3 p.m. grand opening at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area 3139 57th St. Trail south of Urbana. The celebration includes snacks, a tour of The Den cabin, a 2 p.m. guided hike, mud ready attire, rain or shine with weather cancellations on bentoncountyia.gov/conservation.
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Four finalists chosen for Linn County supervisor vacancy
The Linn County Committee of County Officers narrowed 17 applicants to four finalists for the upcoming Linn County Board of Supervisors seat to replace Ben Rogers who resigns to join UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Foundation. Finalists include Anne Harris Carter Molly Jessen and Joan McCalmont.
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Linn County Health Equity
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Iowa House OKs hands free cellphone bill for drivers
Advocates and safety officials celebrate as Senate File 22 clears both chambers and heads to Governor Reynolds. Des Moines tears flowed for families of victims as the bill advances toward a signed law prohibiting handheld cellphone use by drivers.
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Iowa
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Senate passes pesticide liability shield bill in Iowa
Iowa Senate approved a bill protecting chemical pesticide makers from lawsuits over warning labeling of health risks. Opponents say the measure would shield Bayer, owner of Roundup, from liability for failure to warn. The bill, Senate File 394, moves to the Iowa House as similar measures loom in Idaho and Missouri.
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