Cedar Rapids pursues federal aid for flood plan despite corps test
City Hall seeks external review of Corps cost benefit data for Cedar Rapids flood plan after Army report says levees and gates exceed property value. Jim Prosser says funding could target a portion meeting federal thresholds while law may change. Senator Harkin noted in the report.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Versity
Iowa
Prosser
Tom Harkin
Downtown parking study ends push for new parkade
The private parking firm hired by City Hall says the city does not need a new downtown parkade. Council member Justin Shields noted downtown interests claim firms won’t relocate downtown without a parkade, a view that surprised the council.
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Thte Gazette
Cedar Rapids
City Hall
Justin Shields
Iowa Accepts Slow Spread of Asian Carp Threat
Iowa officials acknowledge Asian carp will reach Mississippi River waters despite barriers. Fisheries biologist Mike Steuck warns it is only a matter of time before bighead and silver carp invade state waters. DNR aquatic program coordinator Kim Bogenschutz notes barriers fail during floods.
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Lowa
Iowa
Mississippi River
Department of Natural Resources Fisheries
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Kim Bogenschutz
DNR
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Michigan
Chicago
Legislature wary on texting ban faces political clash
Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy signals limited debate on a text messaging ban for drivers while noting current laws cover reckless driving. Rep. Abdul-Samad plans another push, but leaders say the issue distracts from economy and jobs and may not pass this session.
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Des Moines
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House
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D-Des Moines
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Iowa Debates Cell Phone Use Rules for Drivers
State leaders show limited enthusiasm for texting bans but some support for joining 18 states with driver restrictions. The discussion covers keeping state troopers on patrol while addressing safety concerns from mobile phone use.
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