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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2010
Page
10
City officials argue the Corps plan protects the Cedar River’s east side but leaves the west side exposed. They say a balanced approach is needed to calm fears and secure broad flood protection as the project moves toward congressional review.
Cedar Rapids officials debate a fast built flood barrier for Quaker Co downtown plant rather than awaiting Army Corps funding. Corps says project must have a minimum value protection ratio, with Alternative 4-C at 1.0 barely meeting it and 1.2 for 4-C. The city could cover about 35 percent of the 99 million cost and seek state credit toward its share. City leaders view it as timing, with funding tied to state sales tax revenues and other local funds. Community voices urge balancing homeowner protections with large structures, noting a minor floodwater rise on the west side and ongoing environmental justice questions.
The data itemizes Johnson and surrounding county federal support across programs including medical research at the University of Iowa, Social Security and Medicare totals, crop payments, highway construction, flood insurance, Pell grants, and housing vouchers. Experts note program proliferation raises overhead and lobbying, while overall grant programs reach $744.11 billion nationally in 2009.
The families of two clerks killed in northern Iowa robberies seek reasons for the deaths. Vicky Bowman-Hall died after being shot in Algona Monday night, Sheila Myers killed an hour later in Humboldt. Suspect Michael Swanson, 17, faces charges. Bowman-Hall’s daughter and Myers’ daughter describe their grief and questions.
The Neighborhood Development Corp plans its first investment on a flood-damaged block at First Avenue and Sixth Street SW, likely a six unit apartment building funded by a $900,000 federal disaster grant. The project aims to spur planning and compete for vacant lots as part of Cedar Rapids revitalization.
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