Medians and Gates Aims to Cut Train Horns in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids downtown, a city Union Pacific project converts streets to two way traffic and adds gates and medians to reduce train horn use. The effort seeks quieter streets and fewer horn blows amid ongoing downtown redevelopment.
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Quiet zones eye in Cedar Rapids rail crossings
A Cedar Rapids article explains why and when trains blow horns and describes a map showing potential quiet zones downtown. The plan would allow a half mile stretch to be designated quiet, reducing horn blasts and increasing safety, with input from Matt Myers.
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States lag in anti harassment training for lawmakers
A Des Moines Register report shows only five states require all lawmakers to attend regular anti harassment training. The rest train only during new legislator orientation or not at all. Iowa agreed to pay 1.75 million to Kirsten Anderson and her lawyers in a harassment suit.
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UnityPoint May Leave Amerigroup Medicaid Network
UnityPoint Health warned about ending its Medicaid contract with Amerigroup Town by year end. About 54 000 patients received letters as negotiations continue with a potential loss of Amerigroup access starting January 1 if no deal is reached.
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