In case you missed it: Your Call the Courier questions answered

Q: Why is Elizabeth Klinge no longer on the KWWL evening news?

A: She is still anchoring the evening news.

Q: What is the Save Our Bacon scam that they keep advertising for and talking about?

A: The “Save Our Bacon Act” was introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson in response to certain state laws – such as California’s Proposition 12 – requiring farms to meet specific standards for livestock such as freedom of movement, cage-free confinement and minimum floor space. The law bars meat from states that don’t meet California’s animal welfare standards from being sold in the state. Hinson believes this is overregulation and could affect Iowa hog farmers.

Q: Does ethanol or gasoline pollute the air more?

A: Ethanol is considered to be better for the environment than traditional gasoline. Ethanol-fueled vehicles produce lower carbon dioxide emissions, and the same or lower levels of hydrocarbon and oxides of nitrogen emissions.

Q: Where does the Cedar River begin?

A: The headwaters of the Cedar River are located just north of the Iowa border in Dodge County, Minnesota, consisting of a west fork and middle fork approximately three miles northeast of the town of Blooming Prairie, and an east fork approximately one mile south of the town of Hayfield.

Q: What is the farthest the U.S. soccer team has advanced in the World Cup?

A: The U.S. reached the semifinals in 1930, losing to Argentina and finishing in third place. They made it to the quarterfinals in 2002, losing to Germany. The U.S. has only participated in the World Cup 12 times since its start in 1930.

Q: Who can you contact to get speed bumps installed on your street?

A: If you believe a speed hump is warranted in a certain location, contact Waterloo Traffic Operations to get details on the process required before the City Council can vote on whether to install one.

Call (319) 291-1550 to leave a voicemail or email newsroom@wcfcourier.com with your question.