Iowa Five Year Transportation Plan Highlights Interstate and Bridge Projects
The Iowa DOT unveiled a draft 3.4 billion Transportation Improvement Program for 2019 to 2023, spanning interstate work to bridge replacements. Officials cite a statewide mix from four-lane U.S. 30 work to Interstate 74 bridges in the Quad Cities, funded in part by a 10 cent fuel tax increase expected to raise about 508 million for roads and bridges.
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Local projects funded with increased fuel tax revenue
Linn County and Johnson County list 2019 2020 road and bridge projects funded by higher fuel tax revenue. Linn County allocates about 12 million for Highway 13 south of Central City with grading and paving culvert work and traffic signs. Johnson County lists two bridge projects on Highway 1 south of Iowa City totaling 4.4 million and a replacement over Old Mans Creek.
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Backroom talk sparks clash over youth gun violence position
Linn County Supervisor Brent Oleson challenged Cedar Rapids City Council to vote openly on funding a new youth gun violence liaison, as rift grows over implementing the SET task force recommendations. County seeks $100,000 yearly. council debated involvement.
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North Korea frees three U S prisoners amid Trump diplomacy
North Korea releases three American citizens who will fly home with Secretary of State Pompeo, a gesture praised by President Trump. Trump credits Kim Jong Un and leaders of China Japan and South Korea for their help while noting the Nobel question. The trio boards Pompeo’s plane en route to Washington.
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Kim Jong Un greets Pompeo in DPRK photo release
North Korea released a photo showing leader Kim Jong Un shaking hands with U S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on a Wednesday meeting. The KCNA distributed the image as part of diplomatic talks.
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