Despite lone inspector’s efforts, persistent haze envelops Iowa town

By Chris Hamby

A polluter seemed to comply with the Clean Air Act while exposing citizens to toxics. An inspector tried for years to do something about it.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Janet Sichterman":

"… in compliance with air quality standards, the state says.GPC spokesperson Janet Sichterman said other companies share responsibility for Muscatine’s air quality pr …"

IMPACT: Day after story on weak enforcement, a state cracks down on polluter

By Chris Hamby

The day after an article highlighted weak enforcement, Iowa's attorney general takes on a source of toxic emissions.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Janet Sichterman":

"… r town of Muscatine.“Quite frankly, this lawsuit was surprising,” said Janet Sichterman, a spokesperson for the plant’s owner, Grain Processing Corp. “Normall …"

IMPACT: After years of complaints, EPA steps in at Iowa plant

By Chris Hamby

Following years of citizen complaints about polluted air, the EPA alleges repeated violations at Iowa corn processing plant.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Janet Sichterman":

"… it on notice that the EPA is considering an enforcement case.GPC spokesman Janet Sichterman said company officials are reviewing the notice and “aren’t in a posit …"

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IMPACT: Citizens sue Iowa plant over air pollution

By Chris Hamby

Those living in the shadow of an Iowa corn processing plant allege damage from years of air pollution.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Janet Sichterman":

"… . “It’s going to be a big fight.”Grain Processing Corp. spokesperson Janet Sichterman said the company, known as GPC, hadn’t received a copy of the lawsuit an …"