Federal aid announced to repair Cedar Rapids public buildings
Sen. Tom Harkin announced $59 million in FEMA grants for Cedar Rapids Linn County and Iowa public structures. Funds cover Cedar Rapids Police Station repairs 9.74 million plus 2.57 million for debris and mold cleanup, City Hall 9.37 million, and Central Fire Station 3.65 million with first floors flooded.
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FEMA
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Harkin
Aging I-74 Bridge Symbolizes Iowa Bridge Shortfalls
The I-74 bridge between Bettendorf and Moline, built in two stages 1935 and 1959, is obsolete yet essential. With 75,000 vehicles daily, it exceeds its design capacity and lacks shoulders, contributing to higher accident rates on a five mile corridor. Public officials describe it as a microcosm of national infrastructure strain.
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Moline
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Dave DeWitter
Iowa
Illinois
Mike Freemire
Freemire
Denise Bulat
Bi-State Regional Commission
Mediacom Nears Agreement to Carry Big Ten Network
Iowa City reports Mediacom and the Big Ten Network near a principal agreement to place the network on Iowa's largest cable provider. An official announcement is expected early next week with installation for the University of Iowa opener against Maine on August 30. Officials foresee fan enjoyment if finalized.
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Big Ten
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Maine
Phyllis Peters
Elizabeth Conlish
Rick Klatt
Iowa City district labeled in need of assistance for test scores
The Iowa City district is designated a district in need of assistance under federal law after last year’s test results. Three elementary schools, Kirkwood Lucas and Twain, are labeled as schools in need of assistance for math and reading.
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