Cedar Rapids flood protection bill moves forward with project cost
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids east side flood protection project valued at 103.4 million dollars as part of a five project bill in the U S House. Federal funding could cover 65 percent with remaining costs shared by state and city. It also highlights Cedar Rapids new central fire station opening with praised efficiency and design features. University of Iowa instrument aided confirmation that Voyager I reached interstellar space in late 2012.
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Westdale Mall lease autonomy fuels Cedar Rapids redevelopment clash
J C Penney Co at Westdale Mall leverages lease rights to approve changes as Frew Development Group budgets a $90 million renovation, delaying construction and provoking questions about why a single store had such broad authority in the lease. A flash drought accelerates crop stress while Cedar Rapids schools face a declined levy and looming PPEL renewal crisis.
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Ely residents oppose Hoover Trail route along State Street
A letter to the Hoover Trail proposal in Ely urges residents to oppose extending the trail along State Street citing safety risks at driveways and busy intersections. The writer criticizes the council for choosing the cheapest option and questions safety and traffic studies. The piece also critiques keeping the 1 percent local option sales tax as short sighted and calls for budget cuts to fund street repairs.
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New report counters climate scare with NIPCC critique
Tom Harris argues the UN IPCC report will be used to push multibillion dollar climate policies and calls for an independent NIPCC review. The article cites NIPCC findings disputing IPCC projections, including no global warming for 16 years and doubts about model reliability.
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One Call Rule Prevents Underground Damages in Iowa
Ben Booth urges homeowners to call or request locating services before digging to avoid injuring people or damaging lines. The Iowa One Call program, via 811 nationwide, records thousands of dig-in incidents annually and aims for zero. Last year Iowa saw 4 183 damages, with 500 000 requests in 2012, only 11 percent from homeowners.
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