Asphalt and concrete bids shape Iowa city paving
City officials say asphalt costs stay fair due to concrete competition and multiple bidders. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City review bids over 10 percent above estimates and use alternates to invite competition, while Pelling contends education and solid pricing prevent gouging.
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Portland Concrete Cement
Cedar Rapids
Dave Elgin
Elgin
Iowa City
Fosse
Waterloo
Thorson
Paul Pate
Pate Asphalt Systems
Marion
Iowa
Finnegan
Ulysses S. Grant
Pennsylvania Avenue
Guard Adviser refutes border militarization claim
Hadley told CNN the plan would not militarize the border but aid civilian Border Patrol with intelligence support logistics and training. Bush aims to win conservative backing for immigration reform with temporary work permits while critics warn against long term National Guard use and Hagel questions the strategy.
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CNN
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National Guard
Congress
Border Patrol
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Fox
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Army
Chuck Hagel
Nebraska
Iraq
Hagel
Senate
Amber Alert activation details and a missing child case
Discussion on Amber Alert thresholds and public awareness. A case involving 3 year old Sherri highlights the urgency and emotional stress for families and investigators when a child goes missing and is later found safe. Authorities emphasize criteria for alerts and rapid search planning.
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DCI Public Information
Jim Saunders
Sherri
Coralville
Tim West
Saunders
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