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Danger Creek

Number 24428
Subject Pollution
Source KGAN-Cedar Rapids, Iowa
State IA
Year 2009
Publication Date 5/19/2009; 5/20/2009; 6/22/2009; 9/17/2009
Summary Reporters for KGAN-TV discovered that the water downstream from the Linn County Airport was heavily polluted with toxic chemicals. The water produced a putrid stench that had the people of Cedar Rapids complaining for years. Acting on a tip, KGAN-TV tested the water and delivered the shocking results to the airport and the Department of Natural Resources.
Category Contest Entry
Pages 14
Keywords DNR; Linn County Airport; pollution
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