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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 2009

Page

7

UI and foundation see rise in gifts despite economy

University of Iowa and the UI Foundation expect an about eight percent increase in gifts and pledges for fiscal 2009 led by more pledges and fewer cash gifts. UI President Sally Mason called the performance promising as officials prepare final totals for Monday.

Diane Gazette UI Foundation Tiffani Shaw Mason

Casket on wheels sparks laughs and controversy in Iowa

Ray and Linda in Iola modify a funeral casket into a trailer for camping gear and a joke that divides family and funeral directors. The $2400 sale shows humor versus taste as Ray contemplates parting with the odd trailer. Ray, 55, is a cement truck driver with a prankster streak.

Iola Ray Dyersville Patience Tamarah Linda Springville Bud

Hancher site decision moves toward year-end plan

University of Iowa President Sally Mason says no clear favorite between two sites for a new Hancher Auditorium replacing the flood damaged Voxman Clapp complex. US officials will hold another campus forum this fall and aim for a site recommendation to the state Board of Regents by year end, with no consensus yet.

the Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Sally Mason State Board of Regents Mason Federal Emergency Management Agency Regents Hancher Iowa River Burlington Street Clinton Madison Streets

No Smoking Ban Enforced At University Medical Campus

Cedar Falls officials said citations have been issued to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics staff and visitors for smoking on campus. Hospital leaders told the state Board of Regents they have stepped up no smoking notices and enforcement after complaints about parking ramps. Police are issuing citations to violators after warnings.

Cedar Falls University of Iowa State Board of Regents Bob Downer Iowa City

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