Iowa halts poultry exhibitions at fairs during bird flu scare
Iowa officials canceled all live bird exhibitions at county fairs and state events through year end to curb bird flu. Linn County Fair had 400+ birds and 79 4-H members registered for the June 23 29 show. The Iowa State Fair had 100+ exhibitors and 1000+ exhibits planned for August 13 23. The order also bars live birds at livestock auctions swap meets and exotic sales.
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Linn County
Linn County Fair
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Iowa
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Cedar Lake May Lose Impaired Status as Fish Advisory Lifts
Iowa DNR reports Cedar Lake near downtown will be removed from the impaired waters list after tests show PCB and chlordane levels below advisory thresholds. The decision, welcomed by Friends of Cedar Lake, hinges on restoring the 115 acre lake as a future outdoor attraction with support from the city county and Alliant Energy.
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the Gazette
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Vinton
Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids
Department of Natural Resources
Edar Rapids
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Friends of Cedar Lake
Alliant
Dale Todd
Friends Group
Todd
Joe Sanfilippo
DNR
Manchester
Friends of
John Olson
Olson
ACLU proposes body camera rules in policing debate
The American Civil Liberties Union urges nationwide body camera standards while Iowa City police refine its policy. Capt. Jim Steffen questions practicality of some recommendations as officers defend workable uses and retention limits amid calls for accountability after high profile civilian deaths.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Iowa City Police Department
ACLU
Jim Steffen
Ferguson
Baltimore
Iowa
Coralville arena seeks 12 million state aid amid rivals
Supporters push for 12 million in state help for the Iowa River Landing arena and sports complex in Coralville. Cedar Rapids tourism officials oppose citing competition with nearby venues as a key concern. The project. part of five finalists seeking about 65 million with 41.5 million available. 7,000-seat arena, hotel rooms, retail and housing planned with a total cost of 185.3 million. decision by June 30.
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Des Moines
Coralville
Iowa River Landing
Cedar Rapids
Economic Development Authority
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