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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2011
Page
1
With forecasts of gasoline above four dollars a gallon, families compare this summer’s travel bills to last year’s prices. A guide to popular Midwestern attractions shows the impact of high fuel costs, estimating budgets against last year’s average of about 2.78 dollars per gallon.
From the 2008 U.S. Bureau of Transportation Studies, compiled by Dave DeWitte of The Gazette, the report surveys student debt across rising tuition and living costs. It details loan totals, average balances, and disparities among demographics, highlighting policy implications for graduates and lenders.
Iowa State University saw a slight drop in average student debt upon graduation last year, while the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa saw increases. ISU remains the university with the highest average debt among Iowa’s three regent schools, prompting comments from Regents President David Miles as officials prepare two reports on financial aid and debt levels.
Matt Widner Cedar Rapids building official in charge of homeowner chicken permits says the issue has generated little attention since the end of a contentious debate. The remark underscores muted interest as residents decide on keeping hens.
Cedar Rapids allows up to six hens per household with no roosters. Structures must be 10 feet from property lines and 25 feet from nearby homes churches schools or businesses. Birds must stay in an enclosure and odors must not exceed yard boundaries. Permits are issued by the zoning division at 1201 Sixth St SW. Home section covers care of urban hens.
DES MOINES Legislators will end the session without debating or voting on impeachment resolutions against four Iowa Supreme Court justices. House Speaker Kraig Paulsen opposes moving forward and says floor action is unlikely this session. He cites priorities like cutting spending and lowering taxes for families and small businesses.
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