DNR seeks AG action over massive fertilizer spill near Red Oak
The Iowa DNR asks the Environmental Protection Commission to refer enforcement of a 265000 gallon liquid nitrogen spill into an East Nishnabotna drainage ditch to the Attorney General. The incident killed about 750000 fish over nearly 50 miles and prompted civil penalties potential up to 10000 dollars or up to 5000 dollars per day per violation for the New Cooperative of Fort Dodge. The May 22 meeting in Ottumwa will consider the referral.
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Walz Energy
Monona
Supreme Beef
Bloody Run
EPC
Neil Hamilton
Drake University
Bridge View
Ottumwa
Meet
Google.com
East Nishnabotna
Marty Cameron
Justin Rhamy
Missouri River
NEW Cooperative
Nishnabotna River
Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into Upper Midwest again
Smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Upper Midwest for a second year, triggering air quality alerts in Minnesota and advisories in Wisconsin. Meteorologists warn most haze will linger over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and northern Michigan, with some drift into Iowa and Illinois. Authorities urge staying indoors and avoiding heavy outdoor activity until noon Monday.
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Chicago
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Fort Nelson
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Cedar Rapids
Jail fees funding cotton candy and laser tag suit
Civil rights groups sue Black Hawk County Sheriff accusing jail fee practices of coercing inmates to sign confession of judgment before release. Complaint states nearly $600,000 collected 2021-23, with 40 percent unallocated used for a shooting range and entertainment like a cotton candy machine and laser tag. ACLU of Iowa and Public Justice represent Leticia Roberts, who owed $730, alleging due process violations and lack of lawyer access.
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Iowa
Sheriff's Department
Black Hawk County
Towa
Rita Bettis Austen
American Civil Liberties Union of
ACLU
Washington, D.C
Roberts
County Board of Supervisors
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