Flood work on track despite harsh Iowa winter
UI flood recovery projects in Iowa City keep on schedule despite a severe winter. Rod Lehnertz notes 32 lost work days below zero as crews run 24 hour shifts to finish Hancher Auditorium by May 2016 and complete related campus buildings by mid 2016. A webcam provides 15 minute updates on the 1,800 seat, dual balance auditorium and other renovations.
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University of Iowa
Rod Lehnertz
Lehnertz
East Park Rd
Mortenson
School of Music
Iowa Memorial Union
Regent
Hancher
Hancher.uiowa
Anti-bullying bill advances to full House in Iowa legislature
A scaled-back anti-bullying bill clears a committee and heads to the Iowa House for a vote. Gov. Branstad supports the move, noting the measure creates district policies to notify parents and shields staff when acting in good faith. The bill covers social media and requires teacher training.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Cedar Rapids moves forward with flood protection for downtown area
Cedar Rapids officials begin first phase of a multi year flood protection project on both sides of the Cedar River. The initial work at the Quaker Co plant will raise and reinforce the flood wall about eight feet using a nine million dollar federal grant.
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Quaker Co
Rob Davis
Dave Elgin
Quaker
Davis
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Muscatine
Pat Ball
Stanley Consultants
Council
Ball
Congress’ Water Resources Reform and Development Act
Public Works Department
Army Corps of Engineers
Elgin
Kingston Village
Cedar Crossing
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Cargill
Ann Poe
Pat Shey
Hunger Income Tax Check-off Faces Senate Vote
A correction notes the proposed Hunger Income Tax Check-off needs final Senate approval before Gov signs it. House changes to child care tax credits are being recalculated to reflect the bill. The Gazette invites reader feedback and lists contact numbers for corrections.
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House
Gazette Iowa publication contact and subscription rates
The Gazette lists its Cedar Rapids address at 501 Second Ave SE and offers daily publication. It provides subscription pricing: $7 weekly, $364 yearly for in-state, and $468 yearly for out-of-state seven-day delivery. Postmaster and general numbers included.
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Gazette
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