Parks Appropriations Bill Advances in Iowa Legislature
The Iowa House approved the RIIF spending bill 70-28, after a 53-30 rejection of a reconsideration. RIIF allocates 137 million from gambling revenues to vertical infrastructure including land, public buildings, and trails with 29 million set for regents construction. University of Iowa gets 7.3 million for biology building renovation and 4.453 million for an art building, while Oakdale water link gains 100,000 and 5.2 million for a Fort Madison project is deferred. The House bill is about 5.8 million under the governor’s request and goes to the Senate.
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Cedar Rapids postpones Vision Iowa bid for now
City leaders will not pursue VIP funds yet and plan to retarget the proposal as a community vision. Dan Baldwin volunteers to lead continuing efforts with possible professional guidance. Focus remains on Czech Village brownfield sites and the riverfront projects while awaiting potential future VIP funding. The move aims to build broad local support and a comprehensive plan before resubmitting.
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State of
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Trapped Woman Survives Amputation After Road Crash
Lindsay, a North Fayette High School graduate, was found Monday in a stream bed ten miles northwest of Hampton after a single vehicle crash. Doctors amputated her legs below the knee and warned the next 24 to 48 hours are critical.
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Dean Thomas
Lindsay
North Fayette High School
J. Lawrence Marsh
University Hospitals
Marsh
Iowa Department of Transportation
Hampton
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