Drought Triggers Foundation Problems Across Iowa Homes
Iowa City experts warn drought dries soil causing voids under footings leading to cracking walls and misaligned doors. Homeowners like the Votroubeks spend around 16 000 to lift foundations with piers. costs may reach 25 000 to 40 000 as repairs expand.
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Iowa City
Cannon
Iowa
Lance Votroubek
Maggie
Bernie Friedl
Lance
Lee Votroubek
Francis Friedl
Corey Utsler
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Congress poised to rein in spending as new term begins
Democrats and Republicans pledge restraint on federal outlays as Senate braces for a fiscal battle. Boehner and McConnell push spending cuts while Obama addresses immigration and a looming March 27 funding deadline. Reid calls for balance of cuts and tax reform to target the wealthiest.
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Mark Kirk
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Barack Obama
Harry Reid
D-Nev
Obama
Mitch McConnell
McConnell
Reid
GOP
Mitt Romney
Iowa enrollment declines and gains across districts
Enrollment fell district wide by 127 students while Cedar Rapids lost 851 in five years after the 2008 flood. Iowa City saw gains of 321 students from 2011-12 to 2012-13 and 1,025 since 2008-09. Pending Feb 5 vote could unlock 100 million in sales tax funds for expansion projects.
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Jay Pennington
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Dave Benson
Stratford Community
Stratford
Benson
Iowa City
Commu
Cnty
Waukee
Des Moines
Ankeny
State
of Iowa
Council Bluffs
Columbus
Iowa Department of Education
Cities seek permission for future incentives in Cedar Rapids Iowa City corridor
Iowa City manager Tom Markus backs a regional approach to incentives for the Cedar Rapids Iowa City corridor saying the plan aims to curb moving businesses around. Coralville officials defend the idea as beneficial, while leaders acknowledge need for more research.
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Iowa City
Tom Markus
Coralville
North Liberty
Markus
von Maur
Kelly Hayworth
Hayworth
East Iowa Daily Update From The Gazette
The Gazette reports ongoing East Iowa coverage with briefs on local government, community events, schools, and weather. Readers are kept informed on council decisions, school board actions, and notable local developments across the region.
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