Iowa Energy Hearing Yields Conservation Ideas
The EPC hearing in Cedar Rapids explored energy conservation and nuclear power debates. Key figures include Maurice Van Nostrand opposing a moratorium while James Fuller sets an April 31 EPC decision. Eastern Iowa consumption, heating, and jobs tie to regional energy demand and future gas supply concerns.
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Indian Creek Bridge Razed After Closure Amid Debate
The council approved tearing down the Indian Creek bridge on Thirtieth Street SE after it was closed for extreme structural weaknesses. Speakers raised concerns about nuclear power and energy policy, citing Palo plant radiation fears and oil imports. City officials warned the bridge collapse would be tragic if used by pedestrians and noted liability for flood damage. More than 100 attended two sessions and comments were invited through a Des Moines address.
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Widen First Avenue to Six Lanes in Cedar Rapids
Interim study by Wilbur Smith and Associates urges widening First Avenue from Sixteenth Street Southwest to northern Marion to six lanes with parking removed except downtown. Estimated cost about 3.7 million. timing five years, with urgency tied to Third and Fourth Streets one way couplet and I-380 access. Council plans meetings with highway officials to discuss funding and potential parking removals on both river sides.
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Light turnout in Hiawatha vote on power franchise
Special election at Hiawatha city hall shows only 11 of about 1,100 registered voters cast ballots by noon. Polls stay open until 8 p m to decide whether Iowa Electric Light and Power Co should receive another franchise to supply electricity to homes as the current permit nears expiration. In Cascade a landfill study asks if the current site meets environmental quality rules and whether Cascade should keep operating independently or join Dubuque County.
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