Cedar Rapids officials push to line up stimulus funds
Cedar Rapids officials seek to secure federal stimulus money for infrastructure including Collins Road NE widening and First Avenue East projects. A May bid target for Collins Road Phase One starts construction soon with total Phase One costs near 10 million. City plans to widen Collins Road in future phases to Center Point Road, with bids possible in 2010 and overall project cost around 40 million.
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DNR evaluates report on schools and toxic air risks
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources begins a detailed review of a USA Today based study on school exposure to toxic air. Catharine Fitzsimmons criticizes the methodology and says the DNR will coordinate with public health officials and school groups for a clearer assessment.
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Iowa City schools cap diesel fuel costs in bus contract
Iowa City school district will cover diesel above 3.25 per gallon while Durham School Services pays the first 3.25 under a contract amendment approved 6-0. The change, effective for the remaining term, aims to cushion rising fuel prices without immediate impact given October rates.
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Belle Plaine approves three school funding measures
Voters in Belle Plaine Community School District authorize Public Measure V to fund remodeling at Longfellow Elementary and Belle Plaine High School and to build a new gym and track. Measure V, with a second tax plan, could raise up to 3.7 million dollars annually and add an income tax surtax starting 2012. A third measure authorizes use of a 1 percent sales tax for maintenance and building costs.
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