University gym center reshapes local fitness scene
Ostrander estimates about 500 non US affiliated people may buy memberships while daily passes at 7 dollars for adults and 5 for kids could attract the public. Private centers fear loss of faculty staff and students even as UI seniors say they will cancel rival memberships after using the new UI facility. Moran notes the recreation center may see shifts in pool swim lessons and gym use as the Fieldhouse becomes gated access.
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Adam Norland
New Life Fitness World
Mormon Trek Blvd
Norland
Jamie Dupuy
Erin Ed
New
UI Center
Dupuy
West Des Moines
Iowa City
Mike Moran
City Rec Center
Moran
University of Iowa opens two-year build cost 70 million Center
The University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center took two years to build at a cost near 70 million dollars. It features a 21 person hot tub a 6 by 9 foot video board above the leisure pool and a bronze relief sculpture honoring NCAA champion swimmer Jack Seig. Two mosaics by Gary Crostle depict Olympic sports. US membership covers all five recreation facilities and highlights the Center and Fieldhouse as main locations.
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The
Gazette
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Hawkeye
Jack Seig
David Armbruster
Gary Crostle
London
Ostrander
New Center Hours Set Through Aug 22 Weekend Extensions
The Fieldhouse will host about 220 basketball teams and 100 volleyball teams plus classes and practice. Patricia Baird, a 47 year old library staffer from Swisher, plans to use the center three to four times weekly, calling it convenient and spectacular.
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US Library
Patricia Baird
Swisher
Iowa Alcohol Division audit flags purchases and governance gaps
State audit questions $23,000 in artwork and multispeed bikes, a camper, and a high end dishwasher amid weak bidding records. The agency seeks a whistle blower policy and stronger procurement controls as it plans strategic reforms under new leadership after Lynn Walding's replacement.
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Culver
Larson
Commission
Tonya Dusold
Iowa
David Vaudt
Honey Creek
Walding
State Department of Management
Nicole Watson-Gehl
Mak
Ing
Watson- Gehl
Mary Hunter
Clive
Boshart
Gazcomm
UnivCity program buys first Iowa City homes
City and University of Iowa launched the UnivCity program to revitalize run down areas near downtown Iowa City. Nine houses have been purchased and refurbished with I-JOBS funds, sold at purchase price, with proceeds funding future purchases. Neighbor involvement grows as gardens bloom and sidewalks connect to Highway 1 trails.
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Ship
Miller-Orchard
Northside
UniverCity
Lake Delhi dam breach drains nine mile Maquoketa Lake
After 15 inches of rain in the Maquoketa River basin floodwaters breached Lake Delhi dam. The nine mile lake drained as the earth over concrete dam washed away about 200 feet, leaving the concrete structure intact per Iowa DNR.
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Lake Delhi
Cahalan
Delaware County
Maquoketa River
Delhi
Crete
Iowa
Gateways to Cedar Rapids eyed for public art upgrades
City officials debate beautifying highway entrances along 1 380 with public art funded by 1 percent of large project costs. Leaders emphasize welcoming signage at 1 380 and Wilson Avenue to improve the downtown approach and showcase local museums and sights.
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Karr
1-380
Wilson Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Lee Clancey
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