Vesterheim Museum Faces Recession and Cuts in Decorah
The Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum in Decorah reports budget strains from the recession after fundraising successes. It reduced staff from 18 to nine, cut programming, and sold two buildings while listing two more for sale to refine its mission.
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Lawmakers weigh closing Mount Pleasant mental health institute
Iowa leaders debate closing the Mount Pleasant mental health institute to save about 1.7 million dollars yearly. DHS proposed moving services to Independence. Some lawmakers question savings and fear job shifts while others see potential support in the House. Governor Culver signals reluctance for Mount Pleasant in the next budget.
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Council Bluffs
Dave Deyoe
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Department of Human Services
Independence
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Gronstal
Chet Culver
Burlington weighs funding for Cascade Bridge replacement
Burlington seeks 1 million in federal bridge funds to cover part of a 3.5 to 6 million replacement for the 114 year old Cascade Bridge on South Main Street. Council directs a letter of intent to the Iowa DOT and weighs two concrete designs and a shorter span with earthen walls.
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Ron Knoke
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Tim Scott
Cascade Bridge
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