J-turn gains support for Springville intersection plan
Public safety engineers push a J-turn at Highway 151 and Springville Road amid resident doubts. The plan aims to cut crashes by about 60 percent, with an $1 million, two year timeline versus an $8 million overpass option that lacks funding. Officials note two fatalities since 2001 and say acceleration lanes help long vehicles.
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Sheriff's Office
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Ex-teachers appeal strip search case to 8th Circuit
Cedar Rapids two former Cedar Rapids teachers Alice McCabe and Chris tine Nelson appeal a 2004 strip search ruling. They seek reversal of a reduced $75 000 jury award, reinstatement of the first verdict, and remand for trial against former officials and agents. They claim First Amendment and conspiracy claims were improperly dismissed and seek retrial options.
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Iowa
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Mais
Czech museum seeks Vision Iowa funds for flood recovery
The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids plans to pursue Vision Iowa Board funding to aid flood recovery. President Gail Naughton outlined a recovery scheme including a new $17.75 million exhibition center and research library, with $25 million in improvements and over $10 million in flood damages already identified.
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