Westdale Westdale progress pushes toward higher value plan
Frew Development faces tough talks with Westdale investors as Cedar Rapids backs a complex redevelopment once anchored by Von Maur. With 506 jobs at mid decade and a projected 60 million assessed value, the project leans on TIF, hotels, and new tenants including PetSmart and a Tru by Hilton opening soon.
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PetSmart
Northey nomination to USDA undersecretary faces Iowa link
Reuters reports Energy policy clash as Northey seeks USDA undersecretary post and Iowa politics entwine with farm and job concerns. The Senate Agriculture Committee backed Northey on Oct 19, sending the nomination to a floor vote while discussing replacement plans if confirmed.
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Pat Grassley
New Hartford
Trump declares nationwide opioid public health emergency plan
President signs memo directing HHS to declare a nationwide public health emergency and use federal tools to cut overdose deaths. Critics say the move lacks funding and is limited, while supporters call it a significant step and urge broader resources. Senator Markey condemns it as a band aid and urges $45 billion for prevention and treatment. Capito supports action but stresses need for more resources.
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Iowa leaders map steps against opioid crisis
Miller and Reynolds outline strategies to curb opioid misuse in Iowa. They highlight prescription monitoring upgrades, seven day limits for acute pain prescriptions, expanded naloxone access and treatment, plus a four point plan to drive transformational results. The conference included a Dubuque addict’s recovery story and Trump’s public health emergency declaration.
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