Skywalk design refined after public feedback in Iowa City
University of Iowa officials say architect Siah Armajani will return in late October or November to unveil a revised blue and yellow skywalk design for Dubuque Street. He previously drew public criticism with his initial plan.
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University of Iowa Biology
University official notes comments forwarded to Armajani
A University of Illinois official says comments have been forwarded to Armajani and that changes must pass through proper channels. Gibson, associate vice president and director of Facilities Services, confirms ongoing review and process steps.
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Linn County faces setback for juvenile detention site
Linn County officials confront a geometry problem at the Walford Road site aimed for a 4.8 acre juvenile detention center. The rectangular lot cannot meet the required 50 foot front and rear setbacks, risking extra costs and city approval. Officials consider buying 1.2 extra acres for about 40 000 to achieve needed clearance and proximity to Cedar Rapids.
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Linn
al Varney
Linn County Supervisors
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Linn County
Ivan Vonk
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Rainy Monday Brings Modest Rain Totals Across Central Iowa
The National Weather Service says showers may linger today after a Monday rain that left Cedar Rapids about half an inch and areas like Sigourney Kinross Anamosa Vinton Tipton and Washington with 0.3 to 1.5 inches. Gardener Ken Lafferty says more rain would help crops and gardens. The month’s first measurable precipitation arrives after July’s dryness.
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Clinton Uses Line-Item Veto On Three Provisions
President Clinton for the first time exercised the line-item veto striking three provisions from last week’s tax and spending bills. The move could save taxpayers about 600 million dollars over five years and drew mixed Republican reaction as Congress weighs disapproval options.
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House
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NFL teams rebuild as preseason hits rough patch
The two newest NFL franchises, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers, work through preseason quarterback losses. A Ramblin column notes a Hiawatha couple selling redwood name signs while an Iowa trend shows cities gaining residents but rural areas shrinking. Grassley leads an East Iowa tour for an international group.
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Charles Grassley
East Iowa
Videotaped Killing Sparks Police Use of Force Debate
Baltimore officers confront a knife-wielding James Quarles outside Lexington Market. A bystander video shows officer Charles Smothers firing a single shot, killing Quarles as a crowd urges surrender. Smothers has a prior battery probation and was placed on desk duty during inquiry.
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