Weed growth challenges Cedar Rapids flood zone mowing
After the June 2008 flood, Cedar Rapids added crews and equipment but flood zone properties bought or abandoned require ongoing maintenance. Weeds reach 18 to 24 inches as rain fuels growth. officials consider prairie grass seeding to reduce mowing but no decision made. Local residents note uneven attention and pests.
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Iowa Illinois bid for Chicago to Iowa City rail grant
Iowa and Illinois again apply for a federal grant to build a Chicago to Iowa City high speed intercity rail via the Quad Cities. The plan seeks 80 percent federal funding with state matches and includes green practices and local product use.
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Iowa City
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Federal Railroad Administration
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Pat Quinn
Chet Culver
Midwest
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G R man pleads guilty in Iowa City home invasion case
Iowa City Cedar Rapids man Tyler D. Olesen, 21, pleaded guilty August 2 to second degree burglary and a riot charge, facing a 120 day jail term and restitution. Sentencing set for October 1. Other suspects Samantha Lynn M. Robinson Ricks 19 St. Paul Minnesota and Rawdon Hill 20 Marshalltown pled guilty others face future plea or trial.
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Cedar Rapids
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Olesen
Haywood Drive
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St. Paul
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Marshalltown
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Anchorage
Alaska
Joshua B. Baker
Coggan
Cedar Rapids Library Usage Surges as New $45.5 Million Facility Planned
Cedar Rapids Public Library sees 23 percent higher use this June and 30 percent higher for the year ending June 30. Despite gains, current circulation remains 42 percent below pre flood levels as design teams work on early schematics for the Fourth Avenue SE location. Public unveiling of the design is targeted for late September or early October with a teen and young professional forum planned to shape needs.
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Greene Square Park
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