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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2011
Page
1
Iowa faces higher soil erosion than previously thought, driven by more extreme rainstorms, lax enforcement of conservation rules, and farmers planting more acres amid high prices. ISU research shows some areas eroding up to 12 times tolerable rates, with the worst losses in the southwest and southeast.
Iowa City faces a fall race for four City Council seats with three open seats. Ross Wilburn and Mike Wright will not run, while Mayor Matt Hayek plans to seek re election. Regenia Bailey departs after two terms, leaving the field open and perspectives on local progress.
AP Viacom poll finds money shapes choice of school and career for students. About 60 percent rely on loans and nearly half fear debt. a majority of four year college students report weekly money worries affecting progress and graduation prospects.
Iowa lawmakers advance a plan using state sales tax dollars to fund Cedar River flood protection on both sides of Cedar Rapids. Four of five subcommittee members support the measure amid funding concerns raised by interest groups, with Mayor Ron Corbett calling it a key step. Victor Elias of the Coalition for a Better Iowa voices funding worries.
A poll shows almost 60 percent of students rely on loans with about half feeling uncomfortable about debt. It lists major and minor funding sources including student loans 42 percent, personal savings 49 percent, and money from other family members 65 percent.
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