Johnson Avenue NW Tested as Proving Ground for Traffic Tools
Cedar Rapids will convert Johnson Avenue NW into a testing ground for modern tools including two roundabouts a road diet shrinking four lanes to two with a center turn lane bike lanes and new sidewalks. The project aims to improve safety and accessibility under the city complete streets policy.
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Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Johnson Avenue
Wiley Boulevard
Cedar Rapids
Jacelyn Drive
Hoover Elementary School
Edar Rapids
Johnson Avenue NW
Johnson Avenue NW Roundabouts Planned in Rebuild
Johnson Avenue NW reconstruction from First Avenue SW to Midway Drive NW will add roundabouts a road diet and complete streets features including bike lanes and sidewalks to improve safety and mobility.
GOP leader blocks immigration debate to save clerks seats
Iowa House Republicans reserved nearly all seats in the Ronald Reagan meeting room for clerks who work for GOP lawmakers during a debate on Senate File 481 a sanctuary cities bill. Three troopers were present to maintain order amid protests and concerns from advocacy groups.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House Public Safety Committee
Clel Baudler
Greenfield
Capitol
Ronald Reagan
GOP
Senate
Pence touts Trump's strong leadership in Iowa stop
Vice President Mike Pence visited Council Bluffs to tout the 2017 tax reform and other Trump administration actions. He praised repealing the Waters of the United States rule and Keystone XL approval, saying the year’s results show promises kept and action taken. He spoke to about 500 supporters amid Trump imagery and rally energy.
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Council Bluffs
Mike Pence
Donald Trump
United States
Pence
America
Obesity Linked to Cancer, Iowa Report Finds
Iowa cancer report titled Cancer in Iowa shows obesity causes cancer similar to smoking and UV exposure. George Weiner of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center notes strong evidence across populations. Obesity-related cancers include kidney thyroid pancreas and breast.
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Iowa City
George Weiner
University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Iowa
Weiner
Iowa Cancer Consortium
Association of American Cancer Institutes
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