Landowners bar CAFOs with voluntary covenants in Iowa
A group of 43 Howard County landowners owning over 5000 acres vow to outlaw liquid manure from confined animal feeding operations on their properties. They file restrictive covenants to limit CAFOs, hoping to deter nearby facilities and curb long manure hauls.
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William and
Rose Goetsch
Lime Springs
William
Bill” Goetsch
Iowa
Sue George
Neil Hamilton
Drake University
Agricultural Law Center
Cedar Rapids sees record mayoral and council race
In Cedar Rapids a record field forms for November with eight mayoral candidates and 19 seeking five council seats. Analysts cite pro growth momentum and public service motives, while critics note downtown investments may overlook neighborhoods.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
Jeff Schott
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
Doug Neumann
Eight vie to become C.R. mayor in city race.
Eight candidates enter the field for the Carmichael City mayoral race as incumbents and challengers seek votes. Campaigns focus on development budgets, public safety, and neighborhood services ahead of election day.
Social Security checks to rise 2 percent in 2018
The 2 percent increase will lift the average monthly Social Security payment to about 1377 dollars, marking the largest rise in five years and affecting roughly 66 million Americans. The COLA aims to keep pace with rising living costs but may be offset by higher health bills for seniors and disabled beneficiaries.
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AARP
Sandy Lacoss
Woodstock
Lacoss
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