Cedar Rapids flood recovery gains with grant funded steam plant
A $4.65 million federal grant will fund most costs of a new natural gas fired steam plant shared by Coe College and St. Luke's Hospital in downtown Cedar Rapids. Iowa also will receive $24 million in federal stimulus to create perpetual easements in 21 counties removing flood prone land from production and planting grasses and trees to absorb water and improve wildlife habitat. Lt Gov Patty Judge notes weight loss and urges others to join her heart health program.
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Hurdles for Iowa City Homeless Shelter Expansion
Shelter House faces a potential legal hurdle as state sex offender law changes may place the 429 Southgate Ave project in exclusion zones. Officials await a legal analysis before policy changes while day use remains allowed but no residence. Separately, UI Hospitals and Clinics plans unspecified layoffs this month under a $45 million budget cut.
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Freedom of Choice Act threatens pro life policies
Mark Anton from Mount Vernon warns that the Freedom of Choice Act FOCA would force conscience conflicts in healthcare by requiring abortions and removing protections for informed consent. He notes potential federal overreach and cites Rep Dave Loebsack Sen Tom Harkin and President Obama as supporters urging opposition contact.
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NAMI Johnson County Offers Family to Family Program
Local NAMI chapter invites parents families and teachers to join the Family to Family education program starting June 25 at St Mark's Methodist Church Iowa City. Call June Judge at 319 351 8694 or Peggy Loveless at 319 530 9847 for details.
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Vintage Obama on display in Cairo sparks mixed reactions
Critics and supporters agree the Cairo speech was vintage Obama praising human rights and denouncing extremism. The piece argues Obama centers himself in the narrative, raising questions about balancing persona with presidential duties and policy.
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Sotomayor and Cardozo as First Hispanic Justice Debate
Guest column argues Sonia Sotomayor would be the first Hispanic woman on the Supreme Court if confirmed, while noting Benjamin Cardozo could be considered first Hispanic by ancestry. It questions identity versus heritage and highlights Hoover Library records on Cardozo’s ethnicity. Timothy Walch and Spencer Howard credited.
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