Five Years After 2008 Flood Cedar Rapids Mayor Warns
Cedar Rapids marked the five year anniversary of the 2008 flood with Mayor Ron Corbett warning that the area is safer but not safe. He noted hundreds of millions spent to reduce damage and disruption and said a repeat flood would cause less damage thanks to ongoing improvements.
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Iowa City Pride Fest marks 43rd annual celebration
The Iowa City Pride Fest celebrated the LGBT community in its 43rd annual event. Readers are invited to start summer reading with 13 weeks until Labor Day as part of a statewide book binge.
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Rights
Iowa City
Debate on sweeping immigration overhaul in Washington
A Washington debate over a far-reaching immigration overhaul may reshape the nation's demographic makeup and policy landscape. Lawmakers weigh major changes to visas borders and enforcement with potential long term effects on citizens and newcomers alike.
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America
Work from home debate shapes corporate plans
Businesses weigh the productivity gains and cost savings of remote work as they prepare for enhanced performance and stronger profits. Corporate leaders consider flexible arrangements, technology needs, and potential shifts in office space and culture.
Living Hill house yard linked to Brucemore estate
Tim and Katie Hill live in a house with a yard that was once part of the Brucemore estate next door. Page 10 feature.
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Tim
Katie Hill
Brucemore
The Gazette Weather Briefs 2013
Weather notes from WL Gazette issue Volume 131 Number 158 dated 2013 provide concise region forecasts and climate snippets. The brief mentions conditions and expected temperature ranges for the day with typical seasonal patterns and local storm chances.
Iowa Faces $250 Million Annual Backlog In Road Repair
Infrastructure funding lags as Iowa DOT estimates a $250 million yearly backlog. Surpluses exist but fall short of needs, echoing a national shortfall of up to $185 billion annually. Fuel tax stagnation worsens maintenance funding nationwide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
National Conference of State Legislatures
National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission
Public concern rises over domestic spying in Washington
Public opinion shifts as reports of NSA data tapping draw growing scrutiny. Congress shows uncertainty in how to respond as polls indicate rising angst among constituents. Capitol conversations take on a new tone with spying debates emerging.
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Congress
National Security Agency
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