Iowa City highway bypass eyed to relieve congestion
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County begins data collection this winter to evaluate a Highway 1 bypass that could divert through traffic from Burlington Street and Riverside Drive. Planners will study effects on local businesses pedestrians and downtown navigation while noting potential costs and whether many drivers already use faster routes like Highway 218 to I 80.
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Iowa City
Burlington Street
Riverside
Metropolitan Planning Organization of
Johnson County
Riverside Drive
MPOJC
John Yapp
University of Iowa
Burlington
University of Iowa Rec Center
Yapp
Keosauqua
Jones County
Occupy Wall Street protests spurred wide political rebuttals and letters
The letter page references Occupy Wall Street demonstrations and claims videos show vandalism and flag desecration. It notes Democratic support for the movement amid GOP responses and cites political figures and party figures in a charged, opinionated tone. Local letters discuss traffic safety and civic life.
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Wall Street
Pete Saath Potter
Hullheeds
Tis
Cooper Blaids Politelin
Democratic Senate
Mike Gronstallis
SRA
AFE. Cio
Where's the logic in new jobs deal questioned
James G. Flanigan questions the logic of a policy labeled new jobs as Congress cuts spending. He argues large spending cuts will cause unemployment while proponents claim the plan creates new jobs.
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Congress
James G. Flanigan
Cedar Rapids
Debates Test Telegenic Leaders Over Substance and TV
Kathleen Parker argues modern politics hinge on television spectacle. Debates emphasize camera ready hair makeup wardrobe and body language over policy while Ron Paul and Barney Frank stand apart from the 24 hour news cycle.
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Free World
Ron Paul
Barney Frank
Frank
Zombie downtown a real risk in Cedar Rapids city race
In Cedar Rapids campaign talk the focus on downtown sparks ire as critics argue over use of public funds for a convention center library and Westdale Mall purchase. The author warns of a symbolic downtown siphoning resources and urges redevelopment of the core to protect the entire city.
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Cedar Rapids
Carl Cortez
Justin Wasson
Westdale
Chamber
Wellington Heights
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