Review urged on Corps reservoir policy and Coralville Lake
Gov. Culver calls for an Army Corps of Engineers policy review to guide water level adjustments at Coralville Lake to curb downstream flood damage. Coralville Reservoir operations manager John Castle has pushed for change since the 1993 flood. The piece also notes Play That Piano installations in Iowa City as a 90 day trial and the Prairie Park Fishery project in Cedar Rapids opening next month with a donated sandpit from Martin Marietta Materials.
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Demolition risk and cemetery vandalism hit Cedar Rapids area
In Cedar Rapids historic district homes face possible demolition over flood damage, risking loss of National Register eligibility and tax credit benefits. At Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery more than 50 graves were vandalized between June 28 and July 8, with about 35 volunteers repairing damage afterward. Water issues close Coralville Lake beaches and many state park beaches due to high water and elevated bacteria levels, hindering canoeing and tubing.
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Letters on underage drinking law and Reagan critique
A Cedar Rapids reader questions Iowa City Council aims on underage drinking law and warns house parties spread misbehavior. Another letter rebukes liberal media for Reagan history, accusing him of deceit and anti constitutional actions. A Jesup writer argues America stays great because it is good, praising humanitarian aid and military rebuilding.
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U.S. China Perceptions Highlight Mutual Learning Needs
A Washington conference on The U S and China Mutual Public Perceptions shows both governments seek stability despite distrust. Experts urge more personal contact and renewed military exchanges while noting low U S student flow and uncertain targets for expanding exchanges.
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Editorial urges funding unemployment aid without inflating debt
The Dallas Morning News argues extending unemployment benefits helps struggling workers but warns against funding via new deficits. It cites 9.5 percent jobless rates and a $34 billion extension, urging lawmakers to balance relief with debt reduction and to find revenue to pay for future extensions.
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