Bluestem explores German anaerobic digestion option
The Gazette weighs sending Bluestem Solid Waste leaders and Iowa DNR officials to Germany to study anaerobic digestion for municipal waste. Digesters convert organics to biogas, potentially extending landfill life, but require careful evaluation and local impact considerations.
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Bluestem Solid Waste
Germany
Bluestem
Dave Hogan
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Lyle Asell
DNR
Liz Christiansen
Don Thomas
Mark Jones
Austria
BioCycle
Journal of Composting and Recycling
U.S
Dinwiddie
Valowa
Marion
Mike Berkshire
Berkshire
China
Antarctica
Moon
Help Wanted in Grammar Corrections and Prose Style
Readers discuss editorial habits and grammar tweaks including redundancy with that and because, prefer not to use of mine, and caution against altering meaning when trimming sentences. Dale Bentz calls for reform and notes past usage of that phrase.
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Dale Bentz
Iowa City
Dale
Lawmakers push .08 BAC limit amid alcohol policy debate
Column argues the .08 percent blood alcohol standard does not reduce drunken driving and targets social drinkers. It criticizes MADD for stretching science while noting real issues involve repeat offenders and enforcement. Candace Lightner opposes the measure as a distraction from effective safety measures.
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Congress
Madd
Candace Lightner
Lightner
Early dismissal days touted to boost school efficiency
A Washington High School senior argues that Cedar Rapids Community School Districts early dismissal days reduce class time to 40 minutes, cancel lunch and Channel One, and may improve efficiency by allowing quizzes and extra time for activities. The piece suggests psychological benefits and argues against labeling the schedule wasteful.
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Washington High School
Cedar Rapids Community
Washington
Channel One
Demands for Government Promises Spark Constitutional Debate
A reader argues that the Constitution does not require federal provision of health care and other services and criticizes “clown A and clown B” and the two parties. The letter laments increased government involvement and urges voting for candidates who uphold the Constitution and reduce federal influence.
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the Gazette
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Iowa
Debated Differences Outline Gore Bush Policy Gaps
Miami Herald editorial notes the second debate shows Gore favoring activist government while Bush argues for restraint. It cites views on hate crimes racial profiling wilderness drilling Haiti 1995 invasion and air quality child health care and notes future topics Cuba Latin America urban policy and terrorism responses.
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Ithough
al Gore
Texas
George W. Bush
Gore
Bush
Israel
Clinton
Haiti
Cuba
Latin America
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