Fracking debate weighs blessing and risk in energy boom
Quentin Wagenfield argues fracking boosts oil and gas output, citing Bakken and Marcellus data, while acknowledging environmental concerns. He notes vast water use, potential groundwater impacts, and regulatory safeguards, with industry assurances of safer practices and ongoing scrutiny.
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North Dakota Bakken
North Dakota Oil and Gas Commissions
Penn State Geosciences
Terry Engelder
U.S
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Duke University
Robert Jackson
Anthony Ingraffen
Cornell University
EPA
Groundwater Protection Council
Exxon Mobil
Wade's Auto Collision earns Cedar Rapids praise
A Cedar Rapids reader commends Wade's Auto Collision in Marion for low cost estimates and friendly service after a vintage car was damaged by a stop sign violator. The work replaced a rear door quarter panel wheel cover and bumper, with the car now looking better than before. Wade's honesty and affordability left the customer with a new friend.
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Wade
Marion
West Ridge Care Center praised for caring staff in Cedar Rapids
A reader lauds West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids for attentive staff and open leadership. The letter urges tours before placement, requests state inspection reports, and notes Iowa ombudsman access for unresolved concerns.
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Cedar Rapids
West Ridge Care Center
West Ridge
Richard Curphey
Katie Ross
Curphey
Iowa
Kathleen Hughes
Free-Range Kids Project Sparks Independence in NYC Sixth Graders
English teacher Joanna Drusin guides magnet school students aged 11 in a voluntary project letting them do a first solo task outside parental watch. Andrew eats falafel alone and Dan cooks an eggs and toast with flame, overcoming fears. The essay highlights gradual ascent to independence.
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Joanna Drusin
Manhattan
Andrew
Falafel
Dan
Civil campaign boosts Iowa City school board turnout
A robust, civil campaign drew voters to Iowa City High for the school board election. Nine candidates offered diverse views on equity, diversity policy, and facilities budgeting, with constructive discourse and civility noted by The Gazette. The Hoover Elementary closure appeared to be a turnout driver, and residents left with a clearer sense of district impact on families and the community.
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Iowa City High
Hoover Elementary
Iowa City
the Gazette
Gregg Geerdes
Karla Cook
Cook
Sara Barron
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