Cedar Rapids airport expansion adds gate area upgrades
CID expands gate seating and adds more outlets as spring break travelers approach. The project totals about 121 million across four phases with 32 percent FAA funding and 25 percent state support, funded without local tax dollars. SkyHub Aviation aims for a brighter terminal amid growing passenger numbers and future parking and roadway improvements.
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Lawmakers advance mental health involuntary treatment bill
A Senate subcommittee backed House File 312 enabling court ordered treatment for those with psychiatric deterioration. Advocates including Leslie Carpenter of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy argued current rules fail to help families and prevent tragedies, citing chronic hospitalizations and a dangerous cycle. Opponents from medical groups warned about bed capacity and the definition of deterioration, while noting the need to keep due process and civil rights intact. The bill moves to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee for further review.
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Iowa Mental Health Advocacy
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