Growth tensions reshape northern Johnson County frontier
In the Iowa corridor between Coralville and North Liberty growth accelerates as subdivisions encroach on rural life. The Youngs watch their porch view fade under hundreds of new homes while officials address rising demand for law enforcement roads and preserved landscapes. The area, once rural, now faces political legal and educational impacts from rapid expansion.
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Anatomy of a flood near Cedar Rapids neighbors await answers
In Cedar Rapids, four and a half years after a 2002 flash flood damaged about 40 Sun Valley homes, residents remain vigilant along Indian Creek. The Cedar Valley Bible Church plans expansion in the flood plain meet opposition from neighbors and debate at City Hall. Authorities say the 2002 rainfall was extreme, possibly a 500-year event, fueling arguments over the church gym and classrooms project.
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Mediacom Eyes Arbitration in Sinclair Dispute
Mediacom officials still hope to take their dispute with Sinclair Broadcast Group to arbitration. In the interim, subscribers can pick up free antennas to receive KGAN TV Channel 2 over the air after it was dropped from Mediacom’s cable lineup. Antenna packages were handed out at Mediacom’s Cedar Rapids offices to view the CBS affiliate via broadcast signal.
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Iowa Legislature faces budget choices amid spending promises
Incoming Democratic majorities in the Iowa House and Senate confront campaign pledges to spend while aiming to curb enthusiasm amid a looming revenue surplus. Republicans, now in the minority, forecast a possible billion-dollar spree as the 82nd General Assembly opens and Culver prepares to take office.
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Eighth in a series on state issues
Rep. Mary Mascher of Iowa City outlines the legislature’s focus for the week. Monday covers worker issues, Tuesday jobs and energy, Wednesday K 12 education, Thursday higher education, Friday health care, Saturday public safety, and today taxes and budget. She warns against over-promising while avoiding a sweeping blowup.
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