Inexperienced Iowa board weighs Dakota Access pipeline
The Iowa Utilities Board, a three member panel, will hear whether Dakota Access can seize 350 parcels via eminent domain for the Energy Transfer Partners pipeline across 18 Iowa counties. The board, appointed by Gov. Branstad, has two years average tenure, making it one of the least experienced regulators nationally.
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Dakota Access
Energy Transfer Partners
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Michigan State University
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Iowa Senate
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North Dakota
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Energy Transfer
Texas
Reservists train for Afghan deployment on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day 35 Army Reserve soldiers in Cedar Rapids spent the holiday training for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The group is part of the Cedar Rapids unit preparing for overseas duty this season.
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White House expands in state tuition for veterans nationwide
The White House announces veterans and their families will receive in state tuition at public colleges nationwide. The 649th Regional Support Group will support soldier services on a base camp in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgts. Laurie Reimer and Jose Gonzalez inspect a HMMWV during preventive maintenance training at the Armed Forces Reserve Center.
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the Gazette
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Bethel
Minn
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Cedar Falls
Jose Gonzalez
Chicago
Armed Forces Reserve Center
Cedar Rapids topsoil rule debate stalls as costs rise
City officials clash with builders over a proposed topsoil rule for new homes. Estimates show healthy topsoil could add 1000 to 1500 dollars, while developers warn costs could be higher. Council chair Olson delays decision to January to allow analysis.
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Retz
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