Cedar Rapids flood plan faces funding shortfall
The Army Corps of Engineers plans a detailed eastern Cedar Rapids flood protection alignment by fall but funds for the 12.4 million design phase and 104 million project are running out. Mayor Ron Corbett says the city is six million dollars short as Congress cuts spending and uncertainty grows.
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Army Corps Draft Cedar Rapids Flood Protection Plan
The Army Corps of Engineers released an initial recommendation for Cedar Rapids flood protection. The final plan may change and federal funding for the project is unlikely this year. City revenue could fund continued design work under an amended contract, said Tom Heinold.
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African American Museum in Cedar Rapids Center
The African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa operates in southeast Cedar Rapids, preserving Black history, culture, and community programs for visitors and researchers.
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African American Museum in Cedar Rapids may need new home
The African American Museum of Iowa along the Cedar River likely must relocate as an updated flood-protection design would run a levee through the museum at 55 12th Ave. SE. Tom Heinold of the Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District says city officials were not surprised.
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Pawlenty Bachmann clash marks heated GOP debate
In Ames Iowa two top Iowa contenders Paul Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann traded sharp personal attacks at the 2012 GOP presidential debate. The exchange highlighted their records and stakes in the race with pointed remarks about congressional achievements.
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Romney, Cain, Bachmann Lead GOP Debate Stackup in Ames
Republican presidential hopefuls faced off on stage at the Iowa GOP Fox News Debate in Ames at CY Stephens Auditorium. The lineup included Rick Santorum Herman Cain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Michele Bachmann Tim Pawlenty Jon Huntsman and Newt Gingrich.
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Obama adviser pledges win in Iowa for 2012 bid
David Axelrod and Debbie Wasserman Schultz visit Iowa to rally Democrats. Axelrod says Iowa is crucial and declares we need to win Iowa and we think we will. The campaign plans a Midwest bus tour and counters Republican attacks ahead of 2012.
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