Green momentum drives Iowa public construction choices
Johnson County builds a new health and human services facility using recycled materials and energy efficient features to cut utility costs by about 15000 annually. Iowa City approves 3.3 million East Side Recycling Center expansion with LEED aims including water-free urinals LED lighting wind turbine and a green roof.
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Johnson County
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Iowa City
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Iowa City Council
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Flood cost estimate for Cedar Rapids exceeds 1.3 billion
Cedar Rapids officials estimate 504 million for cleanup and repairs and 810 million for flood protection, totaling 1.3 billion. City Manager Jim Prosser warns the city cannot finance the loss alone and seeks federal aid, with figures labeled preliminary. The council notes ongoing assessments.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jim Prosser
Prosser
Cedar Rapids moves records from flood damaged Veterans Memorial
City uses a crane to lower vital records from the Veterans Memorial Building on May's Island to City Hall’s temporary site at 3851 River Ridge Dr NE. Officials expect return in four to six months as cleaning continues and elevators remain out of service.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
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Reopened businesses slow to start in Cedar Rapids
In downtown Cedar Rapids after June flood, Sub City owner Shanna Lane reports only about one tenth of typical mid afternoon customers. Albert Auto and Verizon are recovering. foot traffic remains scarce as city work continues and plans to restore wastewater capacity by mid July.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Sub City
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Albert Auto Shop
Pat Ribble
Rockwell Collins
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Albert Auto
Verizon
Doug Neumann
Roger Vogel
David.dewitte
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