Davenport floods test city resolve on riverfront vanity
Editorial urges Davenport to accept FEMA guidance and build levees and dikes to curb recurring Mississippi floods. It contrasts Davenport with Dubuque's floodplain upgrades and warns taxpayers face rising costs if the city delays riverfront protection while preserving its scenic appeal.
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Midwest
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi
Dubuque
Davenport
FEMA
Joe Allbaugh
John O’donnell
Bush seeks new name for trade speed power
President Bush argues for restoring presidential authority to negotiate trade deals without early Congress edits. He favors "trade promotion authority" over "fast track" and says Congress should still vote up or down after a set debate period. He asserts urgency regardless of party.
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Bush
Fast Track Trade Authority
Clinton
U.S
Congress
Washington Post
Trees save energy via canopy and community planting efforts
USDA Forest Service researchers note trees cut heating and cooling energy use by about 10 percent at three optimal sites. Trees reduce wind and help cool towns. Trees Forever and Alliant Energy report planting over 1.12 million trees in 200 communities with a 91 percent survival rate.
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Usda Forest Service
Alliant Energy and
Trees Forever
United States
Community volunteers honored across metro area schools
Local schools and organizations express gratitude to volunteers for thousands of hours, parent mentors, and staff who support Cedar Rapids area students. Faith in Action, The Arc of East Central Iowa, Junior Achievement, and Marion groups thank volunteers during National Volunteer Week and beyond.
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Iowa
Metro Area
Faith In Action
Arc
Delaine Petersen
Arc of
East Central
Cedar Rapids
Gina Ballestrasse
Einster Education
Junior Achievement of
East Central Iowa Inc
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Marion Economic Development Company
MEDCO
Marion
Missouri Republican urges flood protection boost amid Mississippi rise
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson urges restoring funding for the U S Army Corps of Engineers to sustain flood protection along the Mississippi River amid 14 percent budget cuts proposed by the Bush administration. She cites past floods and the need for levee and drainage projects across nine states.
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Mississippi
Cairo
Ill
New Orleans
Midwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ron Kind
D-Wis
French Island
la Crosse
Missouri
Mississippi River
PBS
Clinton
Mississippi River Valley
Bush
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association
Congress
John Barry
America
Washington
Bush Administration
Jo Ann H. Emerson
House
Appropriations Committee
Kknight Ridder
Tribune Information Services
Community Opposes Tax Help For Hotel Water Park Plan
Terry Bjornsen says he can fund his wilderness themed hotel and water park himself. Voters in Marion argue the project should not use 18 million Vision Iown funds or tax dollars. They advocate using money to repair and build schools instead, urging developers to fund projects without state or city assistance.
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Terry Bjornsen
Marion
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous submissions are not accepted. 300 word limit per letter. column length up to about 650 words. materials may be edited. ©
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Joan Hackbarth
Marion Independent School District
Tara Vouells
Program and Planning Committee
Gary Keeppel
Patricia Koh
Charity Maehl
Sharlynn Page
Marion Chamber of Commerce and Medco
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