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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 2016

Page

11

Cedar Rapids To Replace Water Tower At Kirkwood Standpipe

The city plans a new standpipe on a hilltop near the current site to replace the 80 foot tower. The project aims for a 1.5 to 2 million gallon capacity, with height about 110 feet, and a total budget around 2.7 million dollars with possible 2019 funding. The move follows U S Cellular removing equipment after contract expiry September 1. Residents call it an eyesore and welcomed change.

U.S. Cellular Earl Schmelzer Rolling Ridge Drive Cedar Rapids Schmelzer Black & Veatch Corp Kirkwood Steve Hershner Jacobs Hershner Rebecca F. Miller the Gazette Kirkwood Boulevard

ADA compliance gaps found in Iowa school districts

An IowaWatch investigation shows eight districts reviewed yearly struggle with ADA noncompliance mainly in parking and accessibility routes. Clear Creek Amana avoids issues due to new buildings, while older districts report missing ramps, wide van parking, accessible stalls, and proper signage, prompting parent concerns.

Cael Joey Rudkin Iowa Clear Creek Amana IowaWatch Tim Kuehl Cedar Rapids State Education Department ADA Federal Office For Civil Rights Iowa Department of Education Hupp Cael Rudkin

Iowa judges weigh cuts to drug court programs in budget squeeze

Iowa's judicial system faces budget cuts with 95 percent of funds going to personnel. Cady and state court administrator David Boyd will decide where to trim, with furloughs and layoffs possible. Woodbury County drug court, praised for high completion rates, fears reduced funding could cost staff.

Iowa Cady Judicial System David Boyd Woodbury County Gary Niles 3Rd Judicial District Niles Cady and Boyd Boyd Gary Worthan Storm Lake House Judicial Budget Committee Justice Worthan

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Brian Morelli Thegazette Clear Creek Amana Education Department Hopp Iowa Center For Public Affairs JournalismlowaWatch.org Lyle Muller Erin. Murphy See
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