Corridor traffic study to ease I 380 80 interchange
The Iowa DOT hires HNTB of Kansas City to study how to reduce 380 corridor congestion during and after the I 380 80 interchange rebuild. The $678,908 study runs with the Iowa Commuter Transportation Study and evaluates transit options and operational improvements. A kickoff meeting is set for April 9 in Cedar Rapids.
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Kansas City
Iowa Department of Transportation
HNTB
Ron Corbett
Corbett
DOT
I-380
Coralville
Cathy Cutler
Cutler
Iowa
Iowa City
Forevergreen Road
Town Dot Park and Rideadv
Construction Start Sparks I-380 I-80 Traffic Jams
A massive construction project begins at the I 380 and I 80 junction, threatening weeks of heavy traffic. Officials warn drivers to plan alternate routes as lanes will close and detours will be implemented during the first phase.
Study on Congestion Costs Ahead of Project Start
A forthcoming study set to start next month will assess costs and traffic impacts before and after the planned project. The research aims to quantify congestion levels, traveler delays, and economic effects to inform planning decisions.
Senate panel advances medical cannabis bill in Iowa
A Senate Ways and Means Committee 9 to 5 vote moves a comprehensive medical cannabis program forward in Iowa. The measure would authorize production and dispensing for expanded medical conditions, prohibit smoking, fund state oversight, and set licensing with a producer fee. Community supporters, including patients like Madena Burman, pressed for action amid GOP resistance.
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Des Moines
Senate
Joe Belkcom
Iowa City
Iowa
Belkcom
Spry Board
GOP
Madena Burman
DeSoto
Statehouse
Burman
Cedar Rapids approves near nine million in tax breaks for seven projects
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved about 8.77 million dollars in 10 year property tax breaks for seven development projects totaling 39.1 million dollars. Projects include Kingston Pointe Sanctuary at Ellis Park and Cornerstone Place, creating 107 housing units and several thousand dollars in future tax revenue.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellis Golf Course
Ellis Park
Steve Emerson
Iowa- Illinois Gas Co
Third St. SE
Emerson
Cornerstone Place
Kingston Pointe
Kingston Village
Fifth St
Joe Altmann
Affordable Housing Network
Monroe
Pioneer Ave
Blairs Ferry Rd
Water Rock LLC
C Street
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