Outstanding Creek Faces Threat From Feedlot Plan
The Gazette urges DNR to veto Supreme Beef’s 11,600 head cattle feedlot approval near Bloody Run Creek Monona. Editorial cites environmental risks from manure over-application and karst terrain, calls for a court challenge if DNR remains silent, and criticizes political ties to the project.
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Rockwell City
Kim Reynolds
Mask shaming and a lesson on unseen stories
A community letter recounts a trip to a small town gas station where a ten year old mocked the writer with a mask jab. The writer explains they are vaccinated and have a child with serious heart and breathing needs at home, urging parents to discuss mask shaming with children.
Linn County Opens Mental Health Access Center in Cedar Rapids
Linn County and partners celebrate opening of the counties first Mental Health Access Center at 501 13th St. NW Cedar Rapids for adults 18 plus in crisis. Walk-in hours 8 am to 5 pm weekdays with no appointment. funded by the East Central Mental Health Region and serving Benton Bremer Buchanan Delaware Dubuque Iowa Johnson Jones and Linn counties. Erin Foster ACPS directs the center.
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Iowa 2021 Freedom Agenda Expands Personal Liberties
Iowa lawmakers passed several pro freedom measures in 2021. Changes include casinos style game nights for charities and veterans card tournaments, eased driver education, earlier Sunday alcohol sales, new licenses for alcohol outlets, vaccine access expansion, and a lifetime trout license for seniors. The reforms also trim restrictions on handgun access and COVID-19 rules while expanding charter schools and First Amendment protections.
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