Iowa House backs nuclear plant bill amid debate on study needs
The Iowa House advanced a bill to pave a new nuclear facility, promising 5000 jobs and 2 billion in investment, with 3000 construction jobs and ongoing payroll. Supporters, led by Rep. Chuck Soderberg, argued it boosts growth while opponents urged independent studies and rate caps, referencing Fukushima and Chernobyl anniversaries. The measure moves to the Senate as lawmakers weigh power needs and rate impacts.
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Spice leader Spriestersbach shaped UI research and growth
The obituary highlights D C Spriestersbach’s seven month interim UI presidency in 1981 1982 and his rise to vice president and dean emeritus in 1989 He drove computer instruction growth at Iowa and helped establish the Oakdale research campus and the Cleft Palate Research Program His tenure drew over 1 billion in grants and gifts and a dissertation prize was renamed in his honor Memorial services are set for May 15 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City with notes on his wartime Bronze Star service and commitment to student excellence.
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Downtown district tax plan sparks voter debate and protest
Property owners would pay tax increases of 2 per 1000 of assessed value to fund a district improvement project. Proponents like Karen Kubby say shared benefits justify higher taxes while renter Joe Murphy argues the plan unfairly shifts costs. A counter petition could overturn the measure if 40 percent oppose.
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