Fleeing driver collides with water van injuring city worker
A brief Cedar Rapids chase began after a pickup fled an officer near 10th Street and Eighth Avenue SW. The truck crashed into a water department van, ejecting a city employee who was hospitalized. The 47 year old suspect was also treated for non life threatening injuries. Authorities say no warrants were involved.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
City Water Department
16Th Avenue
Ninth Street
University of Iowa
Water Department
Iowa City
Buelow
Branstad signs 18 laws including gambling cheating penalties
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signs 18 bills into law, among them a measure changing penalties for cheating on gambling games at casinos. The move addresses integrity in gaming and reflects a broader legislative session outcome.
Granger House Exhibit Showcases Historic Granger Collection
Living Granger House presents a fashion forward exhibit featuring historic clothing and accessories from the recently rediscovered Granger House collection. Related events on page 1C highlight curator talks and tag sale insights.
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Living Granger House
Granger House
Gazette Volume 133 Number 99 Report
The Gazette notes Volume 133 Number 99 from 2015. Internal pages summarize regional news, editorials, and community notices with local quotes and brief updates across departments.
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Iowa sets sights on driverless car tests this summer
Vanessa Miller of The Gazette reports Iowa could become the first state with a roadway certified for driverless cars after researchers met with government and transportation officials. High fidelity mapping and sensors guide autonomous vehicles, with University of Iowa experts detailing the standards needed for safe operation. Volvo Cars’ Trent Victor discussed testing concepts during a seminar at the University of Iowa.
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Iowa
Daniel McGehee
University of Iowa
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Trent Victor
Volvo Cars
Gothenburg
Sweden
Iowa public universities aim for 46 million in annual savings
Iowa public universities plan 12 administrative efficiencies and five academic-related improvements after spending 84 million on reforms. The Board of Regents notes savings across all funds, with payback up to five years, as consulting firms refine recommendations for UI, ISU, and UNI this spring.
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Iowa
State Board of Regents
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Board of Regents
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Robin Madison
Legislative Services Agency
Huron Consulting Group
Chazey Partners
Chazey
Huron
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