Cedar Rapids PCI Agreement funds street upgrades for Hy-Vee site
The city plans street and utility improvements tied to PCI development in Cedar Rapids including an updated Hy-Vee store and Oakhill redevelopment. The agreement relies on future tax revenue from PCI buildings, with a 2014 medical facility opening target and minimum investment and employment requirements.
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Harvest 51 days ahead of last year in Iowa crop report
Iowa harvest runs 31 days ahead of last year and 18 days ahead of the five year average as warm nights and wet conditions lower corn yields south of I 80. Elmore notes ponding and nitrogen depletion cut yields while prices rise after the Oct 8 USDA production report. Linn County farmer Curt Zingula calls it his easiest harvest yet.
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Green Line high speed rail plan eyed for Iowa City
Culver touts 79 mph startup for Chicago to Wy anet corridor with 310 million dollar price tag. Project centers on redeveloping the circa 1898 depot at 119 Wright St into a rail gateway with new tracks and signals along the Iowa Interstate line. Illinois commits 45 million, Iowa 11.5 million plus potential 20 million, aiming two daily round trips drawing 246 800 riders yearly under Green Line branding.
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White House pushes 20 percent truck fuel cut by 2018
The proposal targets a 20 percent reduction in CO2 and fuel use from large tractor-trailers by 2018 with separate standards for heavy-duty pickups and large vans starting in 2014. Gasoline vehicles must drop 10 percent and diesel 15 percent by 2018. vocational trucks 10 percent. EPA head Lisa Jackson cites cost savings for fleets and municipalities.
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