University threat assessment teams study campus harassment and violence risk
Iowa's three regent universities report dozens of monthly threat indicators including harassment cyberbullying and unusual behavior. Teams from the University of Iowa the State University and the University of Morlen Iowa coordinate with police and counselors to intervene early and prevent violence.
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Task force backs Cedar Rapids flood plan at Iowa session
James Lynch reports that a bipartisan task force in Des Moines predicts approval for a plan to fund a 180 million Cedar Rapids flood protection system. The proposal would use a portion of state sales tax revenue and a local option sales tax to raise about 200 million over several years, with Cedar Rapids officials stressing state and regional benefits.
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Iowa
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Hoge
Cedar Rapid
Cedar Rapids
Iowa loses second soldier this week
The report notes another Iowa Guard member has died in Afghanistan this week. Spc Don Michels, 21, of Shell Rock, died in Laghnan province during a patrol. Nichols, 34th Indiana based in Waterloo, also killed this week as part of the 34th Infantry Division unit. About 2,800 Iowa guardsmen arrived in Afghanistan in November and have served in six provinces.
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Shell Rock
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Waterloo
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Kinnick vendors face city committee ban plan
City committee recommends barring street vendors near Kinnick Stadium area residents and officials say concerns over congestion and safety persist. Local vendors from Antone City threaten impacts on livelihoods as public space usage is debated by council members.
City considers banning game day vendors near Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City officials weigh a ban on the dozen plus commercial vendors who sell food and paraphernalia along Melrose Avenue south of Kinnick Stadium during home football games. The plan aims to curb tailgating activity seen as excessive by residents and City Council members.
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Kinnick Stadium
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