Ethics Complaint Documents
The Senate – Ethics Complaint Form 1/21/2022
Re: Senator Daniel Zumbach, of Ryan, Iowa, Senator for District 48:
We, the Committee to Save Bloody Run Creek, hereby complain that Senator Zumbach, whose address is 2618 140th Ave, Ryan, IA 52330, has violated the Senate Code of Ethics or Joint Rules Governing Lobbyists in that… Read more…
Save Bloody Run Lawsuit Documents
The Sierra Club challenges IDNR’s approval of Supreme Beef’s nutrient management plan (NMP). According to the Sierra Club, IDNR’s approval of Supreme Beef’s NMP will imperil Bloody Run Creek and other waterways that its members enjoy…
In conclusion, Sierra Club has asserted sufficient facts for both legal standing and injury in fact. Accordingly, IDNR’s motion to dismiss is DENIED. Motion to dismiss Trout Unlimited intervention ALSO denied. Read more…
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST IOWA DNR
SAYS BLATANT MISCALCULATIONS PUT IOWANS AT RISK
Sierra Club’s Iowa Chapter files suit – accuses Iowa DNR officials of using bad information to approve Supreme Beef CAFO near Monona.
CLAYTON COUNTY, Iowa – A feedlot set to house 11,600 head of cattle approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to cause controversy.
The Committee to Save Bloody Run says the proposed Supreme Beef LLC concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Clayton County used a skewed nutrient management plan (NMP) riddled with incorrect information… Read more…
Brief Overview of the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter ’s Petition for Judicial Review
Supreme Beef LLC proposes to construct and operate a cattle feedlot housing 11,600 head of cattle. It would be one of the largest animal feeding operations in Iowa. In order to operate. Supreme Beef was required to prepare a nutrient management plan (NMP) showing that manure from the operation… Read more…
Comes now the Petitioner and in support of this Petition for Judicial Review, states as follows:
INTRODUCTION
1. The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club has approximately 7,000 members across Iowa and is part of a national organization with over 700,000 members. Our mission is to preserve and protect Iowa’s environment…. Read more…Read more…