Iowa City flood projects win federal funding
Iowa City secures 1.5 million from federal government for Dubuque Street elevation and Park Road bridge replacement. The projects, aimed at flood mitigation after the 2008 Iowa River flood, will cost about 32 million together and may receive further grants and local tax revenue.
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Arraignment Set In Iowa City Fatal Shooting
In Iowa City a Jan. 21 arraignment is scheduled for Alajuwon Johnson 26 charged with involuntary manslaughter and weapons offenses after a Dec 30 shooting that killed 20 year old Kylie Jo Perkins at her Aber Avenue apartment Johnson allegedly brought an illegal gun and the firearm discharged fatally.
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Moving overseas to find work amid layoffs
A reader suggests leaving the U S as a way to secure employment while criticizing executives who favor multi million dollar bonuses over staff. The note questions the value of upgraded dikes and recalls the Coralville Reservoir project in Iowa affecting Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Coralville.
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Small business flood relief blamed for closures in Cedar Rapids
U.S. Senator Grassley heard that Cedar Rapids small businesses expect more closures as post flood relief remains slow and uncoordinated. A case management panel aims to visit 1000 to 1200 affected firms over six months to assess status, with 80 percent in cash flow crisis within three months.
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Grassley urges focus on national security for 2010
Senator Chuck Grassley urged renewed emphasis on national security in a Downtown Cedar Rapids Rotary Club speech. He warned of ongoing threats from global adversaries, called for better airport security and expanded watch lists, and pressed for tougher Iran sanctions and actions toward Yemen.
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