Reform Efforts Stagnant in Wake of Corps Criticism
Washington AP reports corporate and environmental groups push for independent reviews and environmental safeguards as lawmakers seek to overhaul Corps project approval. Despite investigations and proposed commissions, progress remains slow amid ties between Congress and projects on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.
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D-Wis
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Wisconsin
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Oregon
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Christopher Brescia
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Dem candidate Bob Simpson to host Iowa City town hall meeting
Iowa City Democrat Bob Simpson will hold a town hall at Robert A. Lee Recreation Center 220 S Gilbert St meeting room A from 1 30 p m to 3 p m The Linn County Democratic Central Committee names Kevin Kelly chair of the Candidate and Nominations Committee and outlines outreach for the 2002 elections.
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Iowa City
Bob Simpson
U.S
House of Representatives
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
S. Gilbert St
Kevin Kelly
Marion
Linn County
Democratic Central Committee
Joel Miller
Kelly
Robbery Suspect At Large After Pizza Ranch Heist
Police continued search for a Saturday night armed robbery suspect at North Liberty Pizza Ranch near Beaver Creek Centre. A white male about 5'10" to 6'2" and 180 to 195 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, fled in a white or light colored vehicle with black molding.
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North Liberty Pizza Ranch
Beaver Creek Centre
Richard Mason
Federal take over at Prairie Park Apartments in Waterloo
HUD assumed control of the 126 unit Prairie Park complex after United Housing Inc. defaulted and officials cited dangerous conditions and drug activity. Guards patrol the grounds as the government plans to sell the property.
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Waterloo
Prairie Park Apartments
Uncle Sam
United Housing Inc
United Housing
McNarney
HUD
Volunteer opportunities in Linn County and beyond
Volunteer alert outlines opportunities through LIV United Way and United Way of East Central Iowa. RSVP matches volunteers 55 and older with agency needs in Linn County. Tanager Place seeks volunteers Aug 25-27 for its annual fundraiser serving children and families. MDA seeks volunteers for the Jerry Lewis Telethon Cedar Rapids broadcast Sept 3-4.
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United Way
Iowa
Call
RSVP
Linn County
Tanager Place
McElmeel Seeks Cedar Rapids School Board Seat
Former Cedar Rapids elementary teacher and media specialist Sharron McElmeel, 57,1 runs against incumbent Keith Westercamp for District 3 on the Cedar Rapids school board. She cites facility needs, classroom crowding, and teacher compensation while highlighting 30 years in district service and current roles in education and local organizations.
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McBookswords
Mount Mercy College
Marycrest College
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids
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