Branstad seeks renewed water quality funding
Gov. Terry Branstad urged the Legislature to authorize significantly more money for Iowa waters before adjournment this week. He named ongoing funding for the nutrient reduction strategy and help for municipalities in reducing point source pollution as his top priority. A saturated native prairie buffer borders a creek at the John Weber farm near Dysart.
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Fireworks legalization proposal falters during visit
Branstad remarks during a Dysart visit to the Middle Cedar Partnership Project led by John Weber as a Republican House approves a water quality funding bill on April 11. Page 9A.
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Cruz picks Fiorina as running mate in Indiana
Senator Ted Cruz announces Carly Fiorina as his vice presidential running mate in Indiana as he seeks momentum against front runner Donald Trump. The move aims to appeal to female voters while Cruz trails Trump in delegates and national polls.
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Busy First Avenue Bridge set for major Cedar Rapids repairs
Cedar Rapids officials approve a 1.765 million plan to fix the aging First Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River. The project covers arches, piers, expansion joints and decks plus sidewalk repairs, with bidding open May 4 and work to start June or July, avoiding the Fourth of July holiday. The bridge carries about 14,000 vehicles daily and ties into Highway 922 and the 151 bus loop.
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