Cedar Rapids flood protection push reaches $117 million milestone
The Gazette notes a signed partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers delivering $117 million upfront for east side levees and flood walls along the Cedar River. A $41 million loan covers the local match, repayable over 30 years, as the city pursues a $700 million plan begun after the 2008 flood.
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Community Letters Call On IUB To Allow Analog Meters
Fairfield residents urge the Iowa Utilities Board to require Alliant Energy to offer analog meters as opt outs to smart meters. The column cites health and privacy concerns and notes other cities and countries have adopted opt out policies. The piece also mentions a call to file complaints with IUB before the hearing.
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Love Gifts and Odd Romantic Tricks Shine in Reader Tales
Lenore Skenazy collects quirky expressions of love from readers. Examples include a mother honored with a long stem rose, a belt gift to mark a marriage, and a peg leg for a cat as a birthday surprise. The piece emphasizes that the thought counts in romantic gestures.
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Violence Against Women Act faces last weeks of life
The Violence Against Women Act faces a final week before potential expiration unless Congress acts. The 2013 reauthorization strengthened protections for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and funded shelters, legal aid, and federal grants. Calls to reauthorize continue as lawmakers consider a stopgap extension to keep programs funded.
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