Cedar Rapids delays $16 million steam conversion aid
A $16 million disaster relief program to convert downtown Cedar Rapids steam systems sits unpaid after nine months. The Alliant Energy Sixth Street plant collapsed post June 2008 flood, and HUD provided a $21 million grant with $5 million for temporary heat and $16 million for conversion. About 175 applicants faced lengthy documentation and waiting periods as city officials cite program design and slow release of funds.
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Parks and wrecks at Iowa state parks during long weekend
Parks officials say Memorial Day visitors will find parks unkempt with taller grass in picnic areas and cleaning needed in spots. Budget cutbacks reduced seasonal staff, leaving Backbone State Park with two seasonal workers down from 12 a decade ago while full time vacancies exceed a dozen. Still, demand stays high as park visitation rises about 4 percent to record levels, drawing crowds seeking affordable recreation close to home.
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World War II dog tag returns after 68 years
Cedar Rapids man Mike Healy recalls his father Edward Healy, a B 24 waist gunner who vanished on a 67th mission in 1944. The Navy dog tag found at Munda New Guinea brings closure to the Healy family after decades.
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Gulf oil spill surpasses Exxon Valdez in scale
Robert, La AP reports that BP efforts to seal the Gulf well faced a second day of work while government estimates show a spill larger than Exxon Valdez. BP halted drilling mud injection to adjust tactics and resumed top kill as Obama imposes new drilling limits and Elizabeth Birnbaum resigns from MMS.
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