Ushers Ferry restoration boosts accessibility for visitors
Cedar Rapids project by Tricon General Construction at Ushers Ferry Historic Village aims to improve access for people with disabilities while preserving the 1890 to 1910 small town motif. Teresa White notes wheelchair barriers during school tours and expects entry for all children once finished.
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Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
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Ushers Ferry
Cedar Rapids
Teresa White
Seminole Valley Trail
White
Tricon General Construction
Fall Family Fest at Ushers Ferry Village Cedar Rapids
The event runs 1 to 4 p.m. on September 17 at Ushers Ferry Historic Village 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE Cedar Rapids. Activities include historic demonstrations crafts hayrack rides games and viewings of ADA compliance plans. Admission is free.
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Seminole Valley Trail
North Korea Hydrogen Bomb Test Draws U S Threats
Defense Secretary Mattis warned of a total annihilation response if North Korea aggresses against the United States or allies. President Trump signaled possible retaliation as Pyongyang claimed a hydrogen bomb test, described as five to ten times more powerful than earlier devices, shaking mountains near the Punggye-ri site.
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James Mattis
North Korea
United States
Donald Trump
Mattis
U.S
Trump
Kim Jong UN
Japan
Punggye-ri
Textalyzer privacy fears could block cellphone data at crash scenes
Iowa lawmakers approved a texting ban but privacy worries threaten use of a textalyzer at crashes to show if a driver was texting. Linn County officials note the tool would need legal amendments and permit restrictions. The device, from Cellebrite, raises concerns about personal data and rights.
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Linn County
John Godar
Cellebrite
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