Coralville Bond Rating Drive Faces Early Setback
Coralville sought a financial makeover by hiring a consultant but the bid failed to impress a major rating agency. The move aimed to improve its bond rating and fiscal outlook, reflecting local efforts to stabilize finances.
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Oasis in Iowa City Serves Mediterranean Fare for 10 Years
The Oasis restaurant in Iowa City marks a decade of serving authentic Mediterranean dishes. Open for ten years, the eatery continues to draw diners with traditional flavors and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Iowa student ticket promo boosts football season sales
A university campaign in Iowa offers five education packages worth $8,000 each to spur season ticket purchases. The program helped move nearly 2,000 football season ticket packages, boosting lagging ticket sales.
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Hoopla Stars Spark Cedar Rapids Courtyard Jazz Nights
Hoopla Stars perform under the stars in the Courtyard at Brucemore as part of Cedar Rapids Jazz Under the Stars this month. Organizers promise a lively outdoor music scene adding flavor to local entertainment offerings.
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Regents to require receipts from consultant expenses
The Board of Regents will require Deloitte Consulting LLP to provide receipts for meals travel and lodging linked to an efficiency review of Iowa public universities. Deloitte has billed $1.62 million overall including $220 273 in expenses to UI ISU and UNI.
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Russia to restrict food imports in retaliation sanctions
President Putin ordered one year limits on food and agricultural imports from countries with sanctions over Russia. Iowa officials and producer groups watch closely though export exposure to Russia remains modest. Iowa shipped 211.1 million dollars in 2013 with tractors and related gear among top exports.
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Bears threaten Iowa beekeeping as populations rise?
Beekeeper Bob Fassbinder in Elgin says wild bears along the Turkey and Volga rivers raided his 11 bee yards in seven weeks, costing up to $1000 per raid. He questions coexistence of bears and bees amid growing bear presence and potential conflicts for other Iowans.
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Bears may reproduce in Iowa says DNR official
A Wild black bear population in Iowa could be growing and reproducing, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The article notes sightings near Castalia in northeast Iowa and discusses potential expansion. The DNR warns residents to be cautious and monitor bear activity.
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