Iowa City weighs higher flood standards for new work
Iowa City proposes raising flood ordinance standards from 100 year to 500 year levels for new construction in flood plains. Elevation would increase by 1 foot above 500 year elevation with commercial projects either elevated or floodproofed. Changes affect renovations exceeding 50 percent value or expansions over 25 percent, with final say by City Council.
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Gregg Hennigan
Iowa City
Ing
Julietallman
Iowa-City.org
Bob-Miklo
Iowa-City
Julie Tallman
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Igov.org
Iowans named as White House summer interns
Three Iowans will serve in the White House for the summer 2010 internship program. Kelsey Beltramen of Hiawatha and University of Iowa, Edward Carlson of Mount Vernon and Colorado College, and Natalie Truong of Davenport and Grinnell College will work in departments such as Cabinet Affairs, the Chief of Staff, Scheduling and Advance, Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, Health Reform, Legislative Affairs, and Management and Administration. The program aims to expose future leaders to public service and provide leadership opportunities.
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Cedar Rapids
White House
Kelsey Beltramen
Hiawatha
University of Iowa
Edward Carlson
Mount Vernon
Colorado College
Natalie Truong
Davenport
Grinnell College
Office of Cabinet Affairs
Chief of Staff
Office of
Public Engagement
Office of Health Reform
Office of Legislative Affairs
Office of Management and Administration
Office of the
White House Internship Programs and Offices Listed
The document lists multiple White House offices including Counsel Office of Political Affairs Energy and Climate Change National Economic Council Presidential Correspondence Presidential Personnel Communications Domestic Policy Council Office of the First Lady and Office of the Vice President.
Superintendent named to Independence schools post
Jean Peterson chosen as superintendent of the Independence School District to replace Devin Embray who leaves for Glidden. Peterson has led Martensdale St Marys for three years and will earn about 115000 annually while US Marshal nomination for Kenneth Runde proceeds in Cedar Rapids.
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Independence
Jean Peterson
Devin Embray
Glidden
Peterson
Martensdale-St. Mary’s
Dubuque County
Kenneth Runde
U.S
Iowa
Runde
Marine Corps
Sheriffs Office
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Senate
Decorah to lease Luther land for 25 year sports complex
The Decorah City Council will lease Luther College land for 25 years at $1 per year covering about 33 acres. A $1.75 million project aims to build two softball and Little League fields, a practice infield, a soccer pitch, green space, a concession stand, a cross country loop, and a walking trail with a May 2011 development deadline. The city seeks $250,000 in funding, while Winneshiek County may provide up to $37,000 in fill dirt.
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Decorah
Luther College
Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors
Mid-Prairie extends lease for preschool program
WELLMAN The Mid-Prairie school board approves extending the district lease at Parkside Activities Center for a preschool program. The action ensures continued use of the facility by district early childhood services and related community learning activities.
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Mid-Prairie
Wellman
Mid-Prairie School Board
Parkside Activities Center
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Cowboy” Peterson
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