Conservation funding tied to Inflation Reduction Act in Farm Bill debate
Democrats and environmental groups warn removing climate guardrails could dampen conservation funding's impact on farmers. Stakeholders tout the programs as profitable for farm resilience and environmental protection while urging policy to preserve dedicated climate-focused resources for soil health, cover crops, and precision agriculture. Local farmers describe practical benefits and call for evidence on greenhouse gas outcomes.
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Joe Hack
Hack
Youngblut
Joe Biden
Youngblut and
Natural Resources Defense Council
Senate
Democrats
Pennsylvania
Iowa
U.S. House
Thompson
USDA
U.S
Ashley Hinson
Hinson
Biden
Jason Russell
Monticello
Linn
Jones Counties
CSP
Russell
the Gazette
Diverging diamond interchange planned for I-380 Cedar Rapids
The I-380 corridor project, including adding lanes between North Liberty and Cedar Rapids and a diverging diamond interchange at Wright Brothers Boulevard, will cost about 102 million dollars. Prep work starts this fall with completion expected in 2026 or 2027, funded by federal and state dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lamping
Enue
Coralville
North Liberty
Wright Brothers
Catherine Cutler
DOT
Wright Brothers Boulevard
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
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Thegazette
Pete Youngblut
Dysart
Len
Iowa Dot
Tower Terrace Road
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Emily
Anderson