Four lane highways vs super two in Iowa state debate
Transportation experts push for safe cheaper two lane designs called super twos though communities demand four lanes. Officials cite costs of four lanes at 4 to 5 million per mile and list planned four lane projects across Highway 30 63 61 and 20 while arguing four lanes relieve congestion attract industry and spur growth.
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Rita Returns to Texas after Rita Devastation Stuns Gulf Coast
Residents describe wreckage and widespread flooding from Rita with Vermilion Parish residents reporting four feet of water and boats used in rescue missions. Gov Blanco tours Cameron Parish devastation as debris and an oil sheen mark the coast.
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Quilts Bind Hope Across Houston Evacuee Relief Effort
Iowa City quilters donate eight quilts and seven more from the guild to Houston evacuees. Volunteers sew in a calm studio while families in Houston seek comfort amid disaster. Local residents share stories of loss and resilience, marking quilts with personal messages and labels.
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Healthier Elderly May Shape Medicare Costs Ahead
RAND Health experts Dana Goldman and colleagues say the elderly are healthier since the 1980s and could live longer with fewer health problems. They warn longer lifespans raise overall care spending as new devices and potential life extending pills enter the market. Harvard's David Cutler notes models may miss cheaper future medical innovations.
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