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Tuesday Morning Read: Sidewalk rules, Medicaid advocate dies, Kinnick-style house OK’d
Staff report
Mar. 28, 2017 8:29 am
SIDEWALK RULE CHANGES? — A significant revision could be forthcoming to an initiative to line every street in Cedar Rapids with sidewalks. The sidewalk plan was met with as much criticism as praise from residents who scoffed at the cost and impact to their neighborhoods. Read more: http://bit.ly/2orJlWQ
MEDICAID ADVOCATE DIES — One of the state's strongest voices for Iowa's most vulnerable population has been silenced. Rhonda Shouse, who died Saturday due to health complications, was a staunch advocate for mental health issues in Iowa and a sharp voice on the state's transition of its Medicaid program to three private insurers. She was 49. Read more: http://bit.ly/2o3ZuW6
KINNICK-STYLE HOUSE GETS OK — A nine-month quest to keep a house styled after Kinnick Stadium — complete with a courtyard, commercial kitchen and architectural details evoking a press box and brick archways — from being built in a residential neighborhood ended this month when neighbors lost a court fight. Read more: http://bit.ly/2oswu6B
HAWKEYES' PRO DAY — Desmond King needed a good, solid 40-yard dash Monday at Iowa's pro day. So who was the happiest after their 40? 'Probably Desmond,' running back LeShun Daniels said with a laugh. 'For good reasons.' Read more: http://bit.ly/2nHBl6H
QUOTABLE — 'I hope that 'Hamilton,' now traveling all over the country and all over the world, I just hope it reminds you of where we've come from, and where we are, and the potential for where we can go.' Leslie Odom Jr., speaking at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City
Leslie Odom, Jr. performs at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Monday, March 27, 2017. The Hamilton star, who played Aaron Burr in the hit musical, performed musical selections, spoke about his path to Broadway and answered questions from the audience. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)