Historic Carnegie Building Aims For Endangered List
Preservationists place the 101 year old Carnegie Building on the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance most endangered properties list as the Monticello structure faces possible expendability with the public library moving to the Renaissance Center next year. Rose Rohr chairs the county commission and nominated the building hoping to secure its future. Michael Kramme notes the alliance has issued the list since 1995 to raise awareness.
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Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance
Rose Rohr
Jones County Historic Preservation Commission
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Michael Kramme
Washington
Iowa
Louisiana Hurricane Protection Plan Sparks Capitol Debate
A $40 billion plan to hurricane proof the Louisiana coast seeks a nine member independent commission with a strong Louisiana presence to decide federal spending and waive environmental rules. Louisiana lawmakers push the plan to aid recovery from major floods as the proposal faces federal scrutiny.
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Hurricane proposal seeks rapid New Orleans protection plan
Net information shows a Louisiana hurricane proposal to fund and fast track Category 5 coastal defense projects. It would bypass normal congressional procedures, waive environmental laws, and grant swift authority to the state after a six month work plan by the corps.
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New Orleans
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Washington
Bush silent on next Supreme Court nominee options
President Bush weighs a second Supreme Court pick while Chief Justice Roberts takes the helm. White House staff say he is still considering options and has not announced a shortlist. Legal circles expect a woman candidate, with Harriet Miers and Alberto Gonzales among likely names.
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High Court
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O'Connor
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Larry Thompson
Gas prices drive Iowans to bike and bus options
Cedar Rapids resident Sheryl Campbell joins growing crowd seeking alternatives to driving as gasoline climbs to record highs. The piece notes the challenges of breaking car habits and highlights a monthlong Cedar Rapids bus pass at 30 dollars for adults, 25 for students, and 20 for seniors, reflecting transit options and lifestyle changes.
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Cedar Rapids
New York
Sheryl Campbell
Third Avenue
Linn County
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