Wi-Fi on Cedar Rapids buses seen as growing but questioned value
Transit officials weigh free Wi-Fi as Cedar Rapids plans a GPS backed bus tracker. Riders report slow speeds and privacy concerns while studies show Wi-Fi can boost ridership. contracts may renew with higher rates as demand and data use rise.
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Shanghai
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Johnston
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Cedar Rapids
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American Public Transportation Association
Internet Solutions
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Iowa City
Iowa
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McClatchey
Nextbus
Co-pilot Lubitz under scrutiny amid Germanwings crash
Reports say Andreas Guenter Lubitz may have suffered a brief depression during training and was cleared as fit to fly. Prosecutor Brice Robin cites the motive as unknown though voice data shows him guiding descent and denying entry to the cockpit. Merkel calls the tragedy incomprehensible.
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FAA
N24
Crash 3 Americans on flight again details emerge
Investigators say Andreas Lubitz may have locked the cockpit door during the descent and a override code could be blocked from inside. The 10 minute audio shows passengers unaware until impact. Officials report no terrorism signs and list 144 aboard including three Americans, 72 Germans, 35 Spaniards, two infants, two opera singers, and German students. FBI offered help and Interpol crews are on site.
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Davidson leaves Iowa City after shaping economic development
City Manager Tom Markus notes Jeff Davidson departs after contributing to the Joint Emergency Communications Center project and focusing on development economics. He will relocate to Jasper County with Keep Iowa Beautiful support while Wendy Ford may assume most economic development duties. the Develop ment Services department restructure remains in place.
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Iowa City
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