Federal funds eyed for brownfield cleanup in Iowa cities
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids chambers were urged to pursue federal brownfield funding to buy and clean up contaminated sites for redevelopment. Aides urged outreach to all agencies, with possible Army Corps of Engineers support. Coralville cites $6 million in purchases and $3 million more needed.
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Kluber Reflects On Ills City Projects And Jones Park Pride
Retiree and landscape designer Kluber talks about his major works in Jones Park with a new pavilion on a hill and a future Bever Park project. He recalls designing a winterized park restroom, opposing a Noelridge Park ice arena idea, and building a downtown walkway between the Crowne Plaza and Museum of Art. Guidance from Parks Commissioner Dale Todd highlights Kluber as a visionary who can transform vacant lots into compelling spaces.
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AccessAir collapses two weeks before reorganization plan
AccessAir shuts down after the Ryans withdraw support leaving Des Moines service ended. About 4 100 passengers booked in the next 50 days with most paying by credit card, prompting refunds through credit card companies.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Ryan III
Ryan
Des Moines International Airport
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Michael Pankow
Denver
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U.S
Chicago
Midway Airport
IPERS secure despite losses from California power crisis
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System reports about 3.8 million dollars in realized losses from selling electric company stocks and bonds tied to California power problems. Chief investment officer Kathy Comito says the fund, worth about 16.68 billion, remains secure and no pensions are endangered despite the small loss.
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Iowa
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Grassley to Nominate Trio for Two U.S. Attorney Posts
Sen. Chuck Grassley plans to recommend three nominees for each of Iowa’s Northern and Southern District U.S. attorney posts to President Bush within a week. Nominees include Charles Larson and Gene Shepard for Cedar Rapids area duties, and Steve Colloton for Des Moines based Southern District. annual salary is 125000 dollars.
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Chuck Grassley
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Des Moines
Inmate Thomson to be notified of release issue
Lahey seeks explanation after Thomson was released without notice he still owed state time. She checks with the Rochester medical facility and has discussed rearrest with Johnson County Sheriff’s Department. Shirley Thomson, 64, faces child endangerment charges in Johnson County District Court and a trial is set for April 2.
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Rochester
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Roland
Shirley Thomson
Johnson County
Lucas
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