New river gauges planned on Cedar. funding split debated
Federal officials will install two solar powered gauges on the Cedar River near Vinton and Palo to improve flood forecasts. The $17 500 per gauge cost and annual maintenance of 7 000 prompt talks among Cedar Rapids Linn County Palo and Cedar Rapids about who pays. Local governments await written funding agreements before installation in February.
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Coralville 14-year-old to attend Obama inauguration
Wagner, an eighth grade student from Coralville, travels to Washington to witness President-elect Barack Obama's swearing in. He accompanied his father to Obama's campaign speech and has prior civic program experience through the Junior National Youth Leadership Conference.
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Religious leaders optimistic about working with Obama
Conservative faith leaders express cautious optimism about Barack Obama’s presidency. Catholic and evangelical figures hope for listening, common ground, and steps to reduce abortions while acknowledging disagreements on Roe v. Wade. Leaders urge measured timing on value issues.
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Wisconsin man killed in two-vehicle crash near Walker
Roger Rademacher 66 of Prairie du Chien died at the scene after his southbound SUV crossed into the northbound lane on North Center Point Road near Walker. Teresa Thibadeau 45 of Manchester was transported to St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids for non life threatening injuries.
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