City to run fare free bus program cost and impact
The city funds a fare free bus pilot costing about 1 million annually aimed at 85 percent on time departures. Director Darian Nagle Gamm notes faster boarding improves reliability while reducing carbon emissions by over 31 000 metric tons, with electric buses expanding in the fleet. The program relies on federal relief and may shift to parking fees federal funds and utility franchise taxes, with a new transit facility funded by 23 million in federal money.
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Darian Nagle-Gamm
Nagle-Gamm
Transportation Department
Council
Hills Elementary demolition decision backed by district and city
Iowa City schools and the Hills city government will keep the district owning the land while demolishing the Hills Elementary School. Officials say the move serves the community, with students moved to Alexander Elementary starting Friday. Superintendent Degner supports the demolition as practical and beneficial amid budget pressures and declining activity at Hills.
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Kemp
Iowa City Schools
City of Hills
Matt Degner
Hills
Degner
Iowa City School Board
Grams
Iowa
Hills Elementary
Iowa City
U.S. News & World Report
Alexander
Sycamore St
Town City
Downy Sunflower Native Status in Iowa Remains Debated
Johnson County conservation officials and botanists search records to confirm if the downy sunflower ever naturally occurred in Iowa. Experts warn misidentified historical ranges may exist, while efforts to remove the plant from conservation property could take years.
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Morrow
Johnson County
Iowa
Freidhof
U.S
Scott
Muscatine
Thomas Rosburg
Drake University
Rosburg
Kent Park
Oxford
Johnson County Conservation
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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