Linn County installs buffer with bioreactor project near Marion
Linn County and Cedar Rapids advance water quality by installing a saturated buffer on farmland near Marion. Emory Davis notes the edge of field system helps intercept drainage and absorb nitrates while the Cedar Rapids bioreactor, installed Nov 5, works with federal and state departments and local authorities to reduce farm runoff into Dry Creek and Indian Creek.
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Linn County
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Mississippi River
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Solid Waste Agency
Emery Davis
City of
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Small town churches renew fight against virus
In Oelwein Zion Lutheran Church moves to online and drive in services as Fayette County Iowa sees COVID-19 surge with 14 members testing positive. Pastor Josh Schunk notes rising cases change attitudes and urges caution while maintaining worship through remote and parking lot services.
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Oelwein
Iowa
Fayette County
Kim Reynolds
Zion
Josh Schunk
Schunk
Thankful for Iowa community spirit in 2020
Alison Gowans highlights the resilience of Iowans amid COVID-19 and the Aug. 10 derecho. She notes neighbors organizing to support civil rights reforms after George Floyd's death, poll worker turnout, vaccine study volunteers, plasma donors, and volunteers aiding flood relief efforts across communities.
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Minneapolis
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