DNR Review of Supreme Beef Water Permit Ruling Proceeding
Iowa Department of Natural Resources weighs Administrative Law Judge Toby Gordon's recommendation to reassess Supreme Beef water use permit renewal. The dispute centers on beneficial use, groundwater quality, and public health concerns near Bloody Run, with potential district court appeal if Kayla Lyon does not adopt the order. Residents oppose renewal citing nitrate concerns and sinkhole risks near six barns and manure basins.
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Kayla Lyon
Tammie Krausman
Department
DNR
Lyon
Laren
State District Court
Supreme Beef
Jared Walz
Toby Gordon
Iowa
Gordon
Bloody Run
Linda Appelgate
Scott Boylen
Mary Damm
Alicia Mullarkey
Larry Stone
Tammy Thompson
Steve Veysey
Iowa City bridge project aims to revamp river access
Bridge upgrades under review involve three public owners including the University of Iowa and Iowa DOT. BioSurvey Group divers examined the dam for endangered species while HDR analyzes re alignment from Melrose/S Grand to Highway 1 6. Better Together 2030 ties river access to regional plan and recreation expansion.
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BioSurvey Group
Burlington Street
University of Iowa
City of
Iowa City
Iowa Dot
HDR
Grand Avenue
Melrose
S. Grand Avenue
Emily Grossman
Philip Smythe
Iowa River
Chase Mowry
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Burlington Street Bridge replacement aims for 2028 29
Iowa City plans to replace the Burlington Street Bridge with HDR chosen after a review by city university and DOT representatives. The $30 million project will study traffic lanes bike paths and ADA compliant ramps while considering dam removal and possible funding from local state and federal sources. Construction could span years with ongoing connectivity during work.
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Iowa City
University
DOT
HDR
Company
Jason Hovel
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Schools Report Mixed State Ratings
Cedar Rapids schools show stronger than state in ELA 63 percent vs 73, math 59 vs 70, science 53 vs 61, with 77.5% graduation and 37% readiness. District lists five commendable, four acceptable, eight improvement, 16 priority schools including Metro High, Wilson Middle, Johnson STEAM. Iowa City district nears state averages in ELA and math, science 65, chronic absenteeism around 20, readiness about 64 with several commendable and priority schools. Nationally, 377 schools statewide need targeted support. 106 newly identified, 351 targeted for various student groups.
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Cedar Rapids
Metro High
Wilson Middle
Johnson Steam
Tawana Grover
Grover
Iowa City Community School
Iowa City
Iowa
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Burlington
CsYs
Hester Ave
Iowa Ave
E. Burlington St
Kirkwood Ave
Moe
Gazette Map
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I.C
Grace
King
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