New Jersey legislator fights traffic cameras
In New Jersey, Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon leads opposition to red light cameras calling them a government ripoff. He notes a public outcry that sparked a temporary camera suspension and says debates spread nationwide with 22 states filing over 100 bills on camera use.
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Iowa towns discuss red light cameras amid legislative bills
Red light cameras are active in Davenport Muscatine Cedar Rapids Sioux City Clive and Ankeny with Iowa City approving a plan not yet built. Legislation regularly seeks bans or limits and current bills propose funneling camera revenue to road funds and require DOT approval while banning on primary roads.
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Potential buyer eyed for Monroe Early Childhood Center
Cedar Rapids School District closed the Monroe Early Childhood Center last year and an interested buyer has emerged. Community leaders and residents weigh options amid the stalled sale and ongoing concerns over use of the site.
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Joy of flow charts guides firms in planning and projects
A feature on a consultant who helps companies map strategies and manage projects using flow chart techniques. The piece outlines methods to visualize processes, align teams, and improve efficiency across business functions.
Life expectancy for women declines in many U S counties
A New York AP report notes women 75 and younger dying at higher rates in about half of U S counties, many rural in the South and West, while men's rates hold steady or improve. Experts seek explanations amid persistent factors like smoking obesity and education disparities.
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Senate proposes education reform with peer review and higher pay
The Iowa Senate filed an education reform bill calling for starting teachers at 35000 annually, new professional career ladders, and a peer review system. It includes a pilot program to boost up to 600 more dollars per pupil in high poverty districts and requires districts to choose one of three models or create their own.
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Linn County to keep polling places open for casino vote
Linn County Auditor Joel Miller says weather will not close polling sites for the casino referendum. Locations including schools and churches will remain open despite snow threats as residents worry about turnout.
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