Bakken hearing draws crowd in Boone for public comments
More than 200 people speak or prepare to speak before the Iowa Utilities Board in Boone on a proposed 1134 mile Bakken crude oil pipeline. The board limits remarks to two minutes per speaker and splits speakers evenly for and against eminent domain use.
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Letters and School Stage Spark Debate in Cedar Rapids
Lynda Waddington criticizes a council member over the term colored people while praising NAACP for its naming. Xavier High School faces scrutiny for staging Chicago the Musical amid concerns about content and Catholic school sponsorship. Leland Hutchison Sr. Cedar Rapids.
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Fraud fighters forum to help seniors in Coralville
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart will host a fraud fighters forum in Coralville to help seniors protect themselves against scams. The speaker notes irony as legalized gambling by the state is accused of preying on older residents, with lotteries race tracks and casinos cited as targets.
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Opioid and heroin crisis in Iowa spurs interagency symposium
Guest column discusses a two decade rise in heroin and prescription drug overdoses in Iowa. It cites naloxone access gaps, monitoring programs, and calls for interagency collaboration. The U.S. Attorneys for Iowa districts and UI College of Public Health host a symposium to address prevention, treatment, and law enforcement coordination.
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City panel delays soil rule vote amid runoff cost concerns
The Infrastructure Committee postponed recommending a soil quality ordinance until more analysis is completed. Builders warn the measure could add thousands to home costs, while officials urge independent review and a longer timeline before a February council decision.
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