Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards
ask emergency federal fema management state
We've also requested that the state ask FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) to participate as well.
bleeding harm hopefully
Hopefully the state's done bleeding us, ... There's still some things out there that can potentially harm us.
conducive good growing laid laying poor putting sod soil
They're scraping the poor soil that was laid out there, which was not conducive to growing plants. They're putting in good soil and then laying some sod and put some plantings in.
adequate amount box generate local luxury revenue tool
Local governments don't have the luxury to take a significant revenue tool out of their tool box without adequate subsidies to generate the same amount of local dollars.
dollars five growth past research steady
In the past five years, we have more than doubled incoming research dollars and have experienced steady growth in all areas.
fixing matter win
Erica Enders is a win fixing to happen. She's really, really close. It's a matter of time.
aware believe disposal facility filing iowa lawsuit left met open reason state talking tried vehicle willing within
We had to try to do something to get their (BNSF's) attention, ... Filing a lawsuit was about the only vehicle left at our disposal to utilize. We tried talking and met with them and (had) Gov. Vilsack here, and I believe they were well aware that the state of Iowa was willing to do anything within reason to try to keep that facility (West Burlington shops) open and operating. It was to no avail.
growth patent property steady
We have also experienced steady growth in intellectual property and patent activities.
difficult entrance fences instead students using walk
There are inconveniences with the fences up. Things will be difficult and students will have to walk around to the entrance instead of using the shortcut.
functions slide sorts student
We do functions for all sorts of student organizations because of the slide and sunning patio.