East Side project plans flood protection for Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake remains unprotected while planners develop an alternative. A wide promenade now replaces parking between Cedar Lake area buildings and the river along First Street SE from Third to Seventh avenues SE. The African American Museum of Iowa will be protected by a floodwall with riverfront levee work at New Bohemia.
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Cedar Rapids plans buyouts and street reconfigurations
City of Cedar Rapids outlines upcoming property acquisitions as about 10 homes lack protection and will face buyouts. First Street NW along the river could be reconfigured but extend to O Avenue. In Czech Village 17th Avenue SW stays open to A Street SW while A Street SW closes from 17th to 21st avenues SW.
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Cedar Rapids Gets $117 Million For Flood Protection
Decade after the 2008 flood Cedar Rapids secures $117 million from the Army Corps of Engineers to fund a permanent flood protection system. The project, praised by Senator Joni Ernst and city officials, aims to shield residents and businesses from future flood events. City manager Jeff Pomeranz calls the development a long term game changer for Iowa’s second largest city.
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Biofuel backers seek reset after Pruitt exit
Ed Tibbetts reports that prominent Town Republicans call for a new start on implementing the national renewable fuel law after EPA chief Scott Pruitt was ousted amid ethical scandals. They praised Trump for pulling back environmental rules but note Pruitt’s conduct harmed support.
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Waterloo schools pick council’s Botchway for HR chief
Council member Kingsley Botchway II, eight months after renewal, is chosen as Waterloo schools human resources and equity chief while planning to stay on the council and commute. He serves as director of equity and engagement for the Iowa City school district and would await board approval.
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