Loebsack seeks delay on Cedar Rapids flood maps
Congressman Dave Loebsack with Senators Harpis and Grassley asks FEMA to postpone the April 5 rollout of new Cedar Rapids flood maps and reopen the local appeals process. The changes affect about 1,900 parcels with roughly half moving into higher flood risk. A Wednesday Cedar Rapids meeting spurred action as neighbors along the Vinton Ditch urged changes and city officials engaged with the issue.
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Cedar Rapidians
Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Dave Loebsack
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Loebsack
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Chuck Grassley
Vinton Ditch
Ron Corbett
Washington
We the People Spencer Willems Iowa Politicians Embrace Social Media
Politicians from both parties push social media to spread messages, raise funds, and mobilize voters as campaigns gear up for 2010. Tim Albrecht notes heavy use of Twitter Facebook and Google ads alongside traditional door knocking and phone calls. Chuck Grassley has used Twitter since 2007.
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Jim Riley
the Gazette
Lowans
Steve King
Leonard Boswell
Tom Harkin
Chuck Grassley
Chet Culver
Terry Branstad
Spencer Willems
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Obama
Tim Albrecht
Facebook
Cable
Albrecht
Twitter
Google
Iowa
Washington
Iowa City area buses may add tracking system
Iowa City Coralville and the University of Iowa transit departments pursue a real time tracking computer system to show bus locations and arrival times. Wireless Internet on buses and access via Internet mobile devices and telephone could follow. Local rider Micki Moore welcomes the idea.
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Iowa City
Gregg Hennigan
Coralville
University of Iowa Transit
Micki Moore
Aging agency under scrutiny over unspent funds
Des Moines Bureau reports an aging agency prepaid vendors and bought gift cards instead of returning unspent funds to state and federal governments. The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee plans hearings, with co chairwoman Vicki Lensing noting the agency is on their radar as scrutiny increases.
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James Q. Lynch
Des Moines
Vicki Lensing
Drona City
Iowa Association of School Boards
Lensing
Iowa
Aging Resources Full Review Review Link
Auditor Iowa page presents a full review of aging resources. The document outlines program effectiveness and areas needing improvement. It cites agencies, timelines, and financial considerations impacting elder services.
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Auditor
Iowa
Tim Phillips runs past 100000 miles with stubborn grit
Tim Phillips a 60 year old heavy equipment operator from Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency surpassed 100000 miles in a single lifetime run ending near his home on March 4. He says setbacks like a torn Achilles in 2001 and bicycle accidents slowed progress but did not stop him. He began running seriously as a teen after a sports injury ended his basketball career.
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Sawatha
Tim Phillips
China
Cuba
Everest
Tim
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Iowa
Wilson Junior High
Hiawatha
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