Cedar River trail group eyes old CRANDIC bridge as pedestrian link
Severn and the Southside Investment Board in New Bohemia aim to repurpose the 1922 Rock Island Railroad bridge into a pedestrian bike crossing over the Cedar River. The project would connect New Bohemia with the Cedar River Trail and the 16th Avenue bridge, with a design cost possibly around 800000 and a target start of construction in fall 2016. The plan aligns with New Bohemia’s arts district revival and local trail initiatives, with MPO ranking and grants under consideration.
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Las Vegas style container park eyed for New Bohemia
Cedar Rapids business leader John Armon pushes a Las Vegas like container park in New Bohemia using intermodal containers and Xtreme cubes for shops offices studios and housing. Artist Mel Andringa backs the plan citing housing for young adults and the district veelzijd. Armon hopes construction could start by summer 2016 after talks with city officials and the Southside Investment Board.
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Bridge conversion costs eyed for trail use plan
Engineer Lambi reports a preliminary review shows removing the rail span and adding a pedestrian bike span across the piers would cost about 1.94 million versus 2.22 million to build anew. Using existing piers may reduce regulatory hurdles with the Army Corps of Engineers. Severn notes the plan is to continue.
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Telemedicine in Iowa Faces Adoption Hurdles and Legal Debate
UI officials note telemedicine expands rural access but usage is slow due to unfamiliarity, reimbursement gaps, and infrastructure needs. Iowa work on parity laws stalled in committee while new Board of Medicine rules aim to clarfy relationships and safety. Interstate licensing could improve access, yet political and abortion debates complicate policy, as experts urge separating clinical care from unrelated disputes.
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