Trails plan could boost Johnson County progress and funding
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors should adopt last year’s trails plan to prioritize new routes and connect existing networks in Iowa City Coralville and North Liberty. The plan advocates five high priority corridors and a County Trails Advisory Committee to unify cycling groups and attract state and federal funds. Completing the Dubuque Street corridor remains a key consideration as priorities are set.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Mike Lehman
Iowa City
Coralville
North Liberty
Johnson County
Dubuque Street
Trail plan links Johnson County with Iowa City area
Johnson County trails plan lists a 2.9 mile route from Iowa City through North Liberty to Coralville as a top priority with an estimated 580000 cost. A second priority would connect Linn County via North Liberty Highway 965. Cedar Rapids council member Brian Fagan urged leaders to back the plan to boost cross county trips and spending.
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Coralville Trail
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Brian Fagan
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Coralville
Cedar Rapids indoor complex plan sparks debate over gambling
A Feb 22 letter argues an indoor entertainment complex could revitalize Cedar Rapids with gambling included, while opponents warn of crime and tourism loss. Separate letters urge HIV/AIDS funding and challenge moves to relocate the farmers market downtown citing costs and vendor impact.
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Iowa City
Coralville
Planet X
Chandra Jordan
Marshmallow game photo draws safety warning from reader
A reader from Center Point urges Glenview School District to caution youths after a 12 year old girl died choking during a marshmallow stuffing game. The letter notes the danger and the district's $2 million settlement with the bereaved family and warns that the game shown in Gazette photos is risky behavior.
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Illinois
John Caughron
Bill to shield private donor records in Iowa Senate debate
Proposed Senate File 2270 in Iowa would let donors to public universities and nonprofits keep private financial details such as estate plans and net worth. It would allow anonymity to donors while preserving public access to gift amounts, designations, purposes, and restrictions. Carroll Reasoner notes the measure protects privacy without harming organizational transparency.
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Bush triangulates toward a pivot as 2006 looms
The piece argues about Bush’s attempt to triangulate on health care immigration and education to rebuild support. It notes consumer driven health care and HSAs, a guest worker concept, and a math and science teacher push with bipartisan bill activity. It warns victories by August are needed before the 2006 elections.
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John Cornyn
Texas
Eliseo Medina
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Ted Kennedy
Senate Judiciary Committee
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Capitol Hill
Lamar Alexander
R-Tenn
Jeff Bingaman
D-N.m
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