Four-Lane Highway 151 Plan Approved for Cedar Rapids to Dubuque
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved a $27.5 million 13.5 mile segment of Highway 151 in Dubuque County linking Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. Right of way work will occur this year with grading and new bridges planned for fiscal 2002 and paving and signals in 2003, creating a four-lane highway by end of 2003.
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DOT touts progress on route improvements and regional links
Kautz said the department resolved several minor property owner issues along the route with about 15 acres needing permanent taking. DOT expects traffic to rise from 1,000 to 5,600 vehicles daily, aiding economic development and regional vitality for Iowa and Wisconsin. Donna Smith praised cooperation with local officials and residents. The board also approved a 2.1 million dollar 10 year loan to Iowa Interstate Railroad to upgrade 78 miles of main track Davenport to Homestead. A RI SE grant of 347200 and a local RI SE loan of 106800 were approved for Sigourney road upgrades aiding a modular home maker and creating 150 jobs. A separate RI SE application of 53000 was granted for Edgewood East William Street paving and grading.
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Vow for no ads up down sides in Iowa campaign
University of Iowa political scientist notes ads can inform voters even without broadcast buys. Rep. Jim Leach and Democrat Bob Simpson pledge not to air TV or radio ads and ban surrogates, focusing on debates and town meetings to reach citizens in a district spanning Cedar to Scott counties.
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Keokuk County 4 H adds energy conservation camps
Keokuk County 4 H offers energy conservation and environment lessons alongside farm safety. About 26 members attend each energy day camp funded by the Iowa Energy Center, with four camps held and two final sessions on July 26 and August 2.
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Utility bills only revealed to police with judge subpoenas
Cedar Rapids officials note that utility bills are provided to law enforcement only under a court subpoena. The Linn County Sheriff’s raid on Kevin and Jamie Grommon and Larry Wolfe Jr. unearthed over 100 marijuana plants. authorities say bills aided investigators, but a sheriff spokesman clarified that other evidence led the case. Alliant Energy confirms billing data is released only when subpoenaed.
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