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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2009
Page
12
City officials say road maintenance is a higher priority than park upkeep. Labor costs rise and asphalt, cement, and steel prices have nearly doubled over 10 years. The department plans to hire more staff but faces budget limits, risking longer timelines to restore roads.
The city expects 117 buyouts starting this December with demolitions planned in January and February. Outside contractors will speed title and legal steps, and FEMA funds will cover most future purchases as the program aims for 1,300 buyouts overall.
Iowa City Community School District notes a rise in transfers before the new year with 126 moving to Horn and Hoover. District officials say lunch eligibility disparities sparked some transfers though district tracking is limited. Parents must declare by Aug 27, while the district reviews each transfer’s characteristics and aims to minimize impacts on schools’ demographics and scores.
As leaders seek a broad plan to extend coverage to millions of uninsured families Grassley signals willingness to back a bill with GOP and Democratic support The senior Republican on the Finance Committee aims for 80 votes while Democrats pressure for a faster path and a non government run option.
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