City Council OKs five year plan to convert more one way streets
Cedar Rapids approves a five year plan to convert some one way streets to two way. Residents urged slow public talks, while council members cite traffic calming and past discussions. Plans include Fourth Avenue SE and Second and Third Avenues SE conversions this spring and summer with portions already changed near the MedQuarter District and bus depot.
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Iowa gas tax hike eyed at Capitol for road funding
Iowa lawmakers and a broad coalition of cities counties farmers and truckers lobbied for a 10 cent per gallon gas tax increase to plug a 215 million annual road budget shortfall. Supporters including Sen Ted Bowman and House Speaker Kraig Paulsen voiced optimism while local governments and agriculture groups stressed need for better roads.
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Health care advocate pushes Iowa medical cannabis expansion
Cedar Rapids activist Maria La France urges broadening Iowa’s medical cannabidiol law in a Cedar Rapids Public Library presentation. She cites PTSD and chronic illnesses, notes 23 states legalize medical cannabis, and says a bipartisan Senate bill could reach hearings next week despite House obstacles. A Vietnam veteran backs safer access and advocates for patient rights.
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