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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2017
Page
1
Inspectors use a snooper truck to survey underside of multiple Iowa City bridges as yearly checks maintain safety. Brett Zimmerman notes inspections every two years align with state and federal rules. Prentiss Street Bridge is slated for replacement next year.
Bridges flagged as structurally deficient show deterioration cracks or flaws that reduce load carrying capacity and require weight limits. Functionally obsolete structures fail to meet modern design practices though may be structurally sound.
U S Senator Grassley and other farm state lawmakers pressed EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt after the agency hinted it may cut advanced biofuel volumes for 2018 and count ethanol expertise toward meeting renewable standards, risking a showdown over the administration’s stance on agriculture interests. Grassley warned the Senate could block nominees to the EPA if policy does not back biofuels promised to corn growers and Midwest producers.
United Fire Group plans to demolish two vacant Cedar Rapids structures at 209 and 213 Second Street SE to expand its footprint over the next four to five years. The Historic Preservation Commission approved 209 Second Street SE demolition while delaying 213 Second Street SE for 60 days.
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