Cities strike balance between growth and walkable urbanism
Speck says cities must be competitive by building appealing environments rather than large plants. He notes the economy shifted and people under 35 and empty nesters prefer walkable urban centers with options nearby, citing Cedar Rapids as affordable and well positioned to retain talent instead of losing it to bigger cities.
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Chicago
Jennifer Pratt
American Planning Association
Atlanta
Olson
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Cedar Rapids endorses complete streets plan Envision CR
City officials adopt a complete streets design manual and integrate Speck’s ideas into Envision CR. Speck notes a shift to two way streets, reduced signals, and more stop signs as CAST Center construction continues, with urban centers appealing to empty nesters and millennials.
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Scott Olson
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Cruz and Paul Plan Iowa Campaign Trips in April
U S senators Ted Cruz and Rand Paul announce early April visits to Iowa. Cruz plans a Cedar Falls town hall April 2 at the PIPAC Centre. Paul will visit the University of Iowa April 10 as part of his campaign kickoff in Kentucky on April 7.
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Steve Grubbs
Non-candidates test the waters mark presidential campaigns
Political scientists note non-candidates in Iowa and New Hampshire use testing the waters to balance rules and perception. They discuss timing April announcements to dodge FEC deadlines, and how early entrants like Cruz gain media attention while Rand Paul or Clinton signals shape strategy.
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Iowa Lottery Draws and Jackpot Update
Lottery results for Tuesday March 24 include Pick 3 Midday 9 1 5 and Evening 6 3 0, Pick 4 Midday 1 6 7 6 and Evening 4 7 9 2, All or Nothing Midday 2 4 10 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 22 23, All or Nothing Evening 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 14 17 20 22 23, Mega Millions 2 23 32 45 55 with Mega Ball 12 and Jackpot at $59 million.
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Senate approves ban on minors in tanning salons in Iowa
The Iowa Senate approved a bill 26 to 23 banning minors under 18 from commercial tanning salons. Proponents say restricting teen tanning can reduce skin cancer risk ahead of prom season, while a House committee has passed a similar measure but not yet scheduled for debate.
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Cancer Society
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Ottumwa
Tal
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