Urban trout stream survives kill while stock continues
Cedar Rapids officials report about 1,300 trout died in McLoud Run after a failed valve released treated water from a 16 inch water main. Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association treasurer Brad Mullin notes the urban stream still harbors growing trout populations and supports ongoing DNR stocking of smaller fish.
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Largest Gulf of Mexico dead zone on record
Scientists report the Gulf of Mexico dead zone covering 8 776 square miles about the size of New Jersey. Nutrient run off from agriculture fuels algae blooms each spring, reducing oxygen and threatening fisheries and aquatic life.
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Iowa public universities see rising costs per student
A State Auditor report shows the University of Iowa spent 20 112 per full time student in 2016, up 14 percent from 2012. Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa also report higher costs per student, signaling a broad rise in instruction expenses across Iowa public universities.
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Cost per student at Iowa public universities a yearly estimate
The average annual cost to educate a student at Iowa public universities varies by campus and program but typically ranges around several thousand dollars per student in state funding, with total education costs including tuition and state support differing by institution and student residency.
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Rockwell Collins Linked to Possible Takeover Bid
United Technologies has submitted an offer to acquire Rockwell Collins, an avionics and information company based in Cedar Rapids. The deal values Rockwell at about 19 billion dollars and follows prior talks amid market speculation and investor activity.
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