Recycling costs rise as new Linn County contract looms
The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency plans a two year deal with Republic Services that would push recycling tipping fees from 34.50 to 65.00 per ton starting July. The arrangement follows weaker demand for recycled plastics paper and metal as oil prices stay low and China demand fades.
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Trump campaign signs mark Iowa convention turnout record
A delegate group at the Republican Party of Iowa convention in Des Moines displayed campaign signs for Donald Trump. About 1 555 delegates attended, setting a turnout record for the event.
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Iowa GOP mends lift and seeks unity
Delegates at the Iowa Republican convention rally around a unifying cry Never Hillary as they move from backing Cruz to supporting Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential race. Gov. Terry Branstad urged unity among delegates from all 99 counties at the State Fairgrounds venue.
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Work remains to get more Iowans aboard Trump train
Republicans say support for Donald Trump remains uneven in Iowa with volunteer groups aiming to broaden outreach ahead of primaries. Party leaders emphasize energized bases while noting the need to attract undecided voters and younger residents.
Osprey cam darkens amid viewer vitriol at Woods Hole
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute's osprey nest cam is off air this season after two years of aggressive viewer behavior. The note cites neglect and attacks on chicks in 2014 2015 provoking public demands for intervention and heated backlash.
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