Debate over landfill leaks at Cedar Rapids site
The Gazette reports contention over leachate at the closed Cedar Rapids Landfill Site 1, with claims of ponded leachate near Stejskal Park and concerns about soil, roots, rodents, and fencing. Officials from the Solid Waste Agency deny violations, citing a DNR inspection that found no permit breach.
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Biotech fuels surge as BP ConocoPhilip fund bioenergy
Big money flows into biofuels research with BP and ConocoPhillips announcing multimillion dollar programs and the DOE naming three 25 million grants. Bush backs a 20 percent gasoline use cut in a decade as ethanol focus broadens to biobutanol and corn-based polymers from Sorona. Pioneer Hi-Bred expands ethanol traits while exploring biobutanol viability.
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Iowa business leaders weigh risks of ethanol boom
Iowa executives fear the rapid ethanol expansion could strain a diverse bioeconomy. Surging corn demand has pushed futures above four dollars a bushel, likely lifting soybean prices as farmers shift acres. The Iowa Business Council discussed regulatory and market risk, noting price swings threaten startups and overall innovation in bio-based industries.
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Ethanol lobbyist shifts amid Deere tractor plastics push
A 14A 11g note highlights intensified lobbying in the ethanol sector as John Deere tractors move toward soy based plastics. The article signals a major swing in acres toward ethanol and related biofuel developments, with broader industry implications discussed on page 15A.
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Perfect attendance honors span three high schools
Perseverance and tough choices mark Cedar Rapids seniors who earned four years of perfect attendance. Three Jefferson High School seniors and seven Xavier seniors achieved 720 days without an unexcused absence. At Mid Prairie High School Stacey Beeler completed four straight years and recalls deciding between class and a basketball game.
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