Cedar Rapids I-380 Wright Brothers interchange to be widened
The I-380 interchange with Wright Brothers Boulevard in Cedar Rapids will be widened to six lanes from Swisher north ramps to south of US 30. The project, part of a $112 million effort, includes reconfiguring the Wright Brothers Boulevard exit serving The Eastern Iowa Airport area. Federal funding of $57.3 million boosts the plan.
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Airport panel weighs $770000 PFAS polluted land purchase
Eastern Iowa Airport commissioners will discuss buying 3400 Walford Road Swisher for 770000 to address a well with high PFAS levels tied to firefighting foam. The sale may allow the Hyneks to remain three years after closing and includes a hold harmless agreement. Details await meeting.
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Iowa Sees Driest November On Record In 2024
Preliminary Iowa Department of Natural Resources figures show November as one of the driest months, with statewide average rainfall just 0.38 inches, eight inches below normal. Tim Hall notes some areas received no rain, deepening drought mainly in the south while the north holds watch status. A U S Drought Monitor map highlights widespread dryness across the state.
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