Culver touts I-Jobs during Coralville stop
Gov. Culver promotes the I-JOBS program in Coralville noting $27 million in funding for First Avenue upgrades along the Iowa River. Projects include bridge work flood walls berms and pump stations with most work starting soon and finishing by early next year. He cites low interest due to Iowa’s bond rating and argues the program will attract future jobs despite GOP critics.
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Judge closes state tour in Anamosa
Lt. Gov. Patty Judge wrapped her Moving Iowa Forward tour with a stop at Bennett Machine and Fabricating in Anamosa. She highlighted the 830 million I-Jobs program and noted 2 million for Jones County roads and bridges while city officials cited a 3 million I-Jobs grant helping Waste Water Treatment Plant flood plain work. Bennett Moving to Anamosa since 1995 has grown, adding 79,000 square feet and rebounding after layoffs. President Don Kopp cited wages, training, and advancement as keys to keeping staff.
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Presidents Day schedules across Linn and Johnson counties
Area offices and services operate on reduced hours for Presidents Day with City Halls closed and some offices closed or open normal. Trash collection shifts to Tuesday in some locales. libraries and transit vary, with Cedar Rapids and Coralville facilities affected and courts and DOT offices closed for a furlough day.
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