Geology field trip engages 19 UI education students
University of Iowa students visited Stone City Weber Quarry Backbone State Park Graf and Maquoketa Caves to study 425 to 475 million year old limestone and fossils. Guided by Edward Pizzini the group observed rock formations springs caves and quarries to connect field experience with classroom teaching.
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University of Iowa
Edward Pizzini
Iowa
Pizzini
US Science Education Center
Stone City Weber Quarry
Anamosa
Backbone State Park
Graf and
Maquoketa Caves
Lawa
Dundee
Maquoketa Caves State Park
Graf
Kate Graham
Arlington Heights
Ill
Cedar Rapids garbage amnesty stretches city pickup effort
More than 1600 tons were collected on Monday and Tuesday as Cedar Rapids ran a city amnesty allowing bulky items with no extra charge. Officials warn totals will exceed last year with large overtime and tipping fees while planning next year’s cleanup and possible program changes.
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Cedar Rapids
Mark Jones
Jones
Solid Waste Department
Streets Department
Wellington Heights
Oakhill
Bluestem
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids firms to handle airport design and land side work
Cedar Rapids firms Howard R. Green Co and Ament Engineering Inc were recommended to negotiate five year contracts for Eastern Iowa Airport projects. Green will handle airside work including runways and taxiways. Ament will manage land side tasks such as parking, Phase II Boulevard widening, and storage facilities. A public hearing is set for May 23 with bids expected by Sept 30.
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