Washington High green team waters and guards new trees
Nathan McDermott a Washington High junior leads a Sunday effort to water and support trees planted after the August 2020 derecho on the Forest Drive SE hill. The green team plus staff and alumni care for campus sustainability projects including recycling trash pickup and pollinator gardens.
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State probes inmate bomb plot at Anamosa prison
The Iowa Department of Corrections reports a household substance found in an inmate’s cell at Anamosa State Penitentiary could be used to make an explosive. Authorities say a criminal investigation began after credible intelligence and interviews with inmates suspected of planning an explosive device. The incident follows a March 23 escape attempt and the deaths of a nurse and a corrections officer, prompting multiple investigations and staffing criticism.
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Vilsack backs incentives over regulation in farming policy
Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack says the Biden administration will favor carrots over sticks for conservation and water quality. He argues incentives and education can reduce emissions while keeping farms profitable and avoiding regulatory delays.
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