Corbett outlines flood recovery and library site plans
Corbett places flood recovery at the top of agenda as he seeks rapid council decisions on a new public library site and a choice between a new City Hall or the Veterans Memorial Building on May's Island. He plans an oath ceremony at 10 a.m. in the building and pushes for a buy local ordinance and project labor agreements to ensure fair wages on major projects.
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Future decade to bring closer ties and shifting economy
Experts predict social networks will grow, linking people beyond face to face, while multigenerational homes and community based elder care rise. The economy shifts as US products drive global demand, but concerns over resources and climate remain.
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Soldier heads back to Iraq after birth of son James Nelson
Army Sgt. Nelson, who spent four months overseas supervising Iraqi truck drivers, returned home Sunday just as his son James Nelson was born at 2 a.m. Friday via C-section. James weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces and is 21 inches long. Nelson plans to deploy again in about 10 days, possibly for four to six months, communicating with his wife via video phone. The baby is the second newborn of the New Year in the Corridor, following Hailey born in Cedar Rapids and Nhi Wendy Nguyen born in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
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Quoc
Tracy Nguyen
Petraeus Unveils Plan to Cut U S Troops in Iraq to 50,000
General Petraeus announced a redraw of the U S mission in Iraq with troops dropping from 110,000 to under 50,000 by August as the U S shifts to support and training roles. Odierno called 2009 violence losses the lowest since 2003 and two years from now Iraqi forces will lead security.
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Manure Message Marks Birthday Surprise Farm Style
West of Dubuque, Dick Kleis spread 123 840 pounds of liquid manure in a field to spell HAP E DAY LUVA for wife Carole on the eve of her 67th birthday. He spent about three hours and four loads, then treated her to dinner and a movie.
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