Obama administration halts North Dakota pipeline work near tribes
The Obama administration halted construction on a $3.7 billion oil pipeline on federal land in North Dakota pending talks with tribes. Judges had not blocked the project, but federal agencies urged suspension nearby while urging nationwide review of tribal input on infrastructure. The Standing Rock Sioux warned the route risks sacred sites and water sources in the Missouri and Cannon Ball rivers.
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Cultural beacon opens its doors at Hancher Iowa City
The new Hancher building on the University of Iowa arts campus opened with a ribbon cutting and a public preview. More than 1,000 attendees walked through the $176 million facility as jugglers and performers from Quixotic Cirque Nouveau created a festive scene. Barbara Kutzko of Iowa City praised the design and anticipated many future performances.
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Deaf audience pressure over Tribes casting at Theatre Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids production of Tribes proceeds Oct 21 to Nov 12 despite objections from Deaf community members who argue a hearing actor cannot authentically portray a Deaf character. Advocates say outreach was insufficient after audition notices in August.
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Canada geese hunt opens in city limits through Sunday
Gazette file photo shows Canada geese by the Cedar River near First Street SW. For the first time the birds can be hunted inside the city through Sunday, marking a notable change in local wildlife rules.
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Goose hunt under way in Cedar Rapids opens waterfowl season
The first shotgun waterfowl season within Cedar Rapids city limits allows Canada geese and teal ducks under Iowa DNR rules. Parks Superintendent Daniel Gibbins notes the program targets low development areas and requires careful buffer considerations with airport staff.
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