Iowans recall Minneapolis bridge collapse in scattered remarks
The Gazette collects reactions from Randy Hobbs Scott Bartolo Aaron Toye Allison Kron Chris Hemmingsen and others. They recount early shock caution desire to help and concern as investigators continued to search the Mississippi River for victims and details emerged about the I 35W bridge disaster on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
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Iowa Bridges Face Obsolete Tag After 35W Collapse
An Iowa survey counts 1509 bridges as functionally obsolete while authorities urge cross-state coordination to reassess similar designs after the I 35W disaster. State officials note bridges are inspected biennially. structurally deficient does not equal unsafe, with weight limits common.
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Obsolete bridges identified in Eastern Iowa
The U S DOT Federal Highway Administration Bridge Inventory Data of 2006 lists bridges in Eastern Iowa that are functionally obsolete. Notable sections include I 380 over Cedar River and Highway 151 in Cedar Rapids built 1979 and inspected 2004 2005, plus several Cedar Rapids Iowa City Coralville and Dubuque area bridges with varied build years and inspection dates.
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University system approves raises and deferred pay packages
ISU President Geoffrey will earn 398316 base with 75000 added for the year and 75000 deferred pay if he remains through 2010, total 473316. Allen’s 50000 raise boosts UNI base to 300000 with 25000 annual deferred pay through 2012. Regents approve first honorary degrees, 6.8 percent budget rise, and notable salary actions for interim and agency leaders.
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