IBP Cleared to Withdraw Water for Manchester Slaughter Plant
The Iowa DNR approves a water use permit for IBP Inc to sink three wells at Manchester for a planned 40 million hog slaughtering plant. The permit sets a 730 million gallon yearly cap and 2000 gpm, with 1300 feet well depth, and requires metering and limits on waste discharge as plans await. Public comments numbered 22 letters with mixed views on economic impact and concerns about radon and radium.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
IBP Inc
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IBP
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Jordan
Victor Okereke
Okereke
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Maquoketa
Parole Officers Need More Training in Intensive Supervision
Iowa state task force urges continued intensive supervision for parolees with stronger officer training and faster parole revocation hearings. The panel led by David Roederer cites urban concentration of parolees, certification requirements, and calls for improved oversight after the Des Moines hostage incident and Riley shooting.
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Henmiar
Gazete
Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
David Roederer
Patrick Riley
Riley
Bill An Fgrick
Angrick
Morrell Faces OSHA Complaint Over Log Alterations
OSHA alleges Morrell altered illness and injury logs at its Sioux City pork plant after a union requested records. The company has until December 7 to respond to the complaint, with penalties up to 1000 dollars. Union leader Ron Derochie says logs were modified, hindering safety oversight and hearings on plant conditions.
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OSHA
Morrell
Jes Mainel
Joni Morrell & Co
Sioux City
Mary Bryant
Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Bryant
Chicago
Ron Derochie
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Derochie
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