Iowa school funding to ease bonds and new levy options
Cedar Rapids and other Iowa districts gain easier funding paths for facilities. A federal pilot provides $50 million statewide, while local options allow a per thousand levy and a simple majority vote, boosting passage odds for school construction including a new $7 million elementary in northeast Cedar Rapids.
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Janet Borholm Vain Ue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
C. Milton Wilson
Iowa Department of Education
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Iowa districts prepare bond plan for Vision 2000 funds
Iowa districts must secure a 75 percent local match to access state funds for facilities. Bond approval by January 1, 2001 and bond sale by June 30, 2001 are required. Vision 2000 will provide 50 million dollars over three years, with rules being written and applications due in coming months.
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Iowa
Wilson
Iowa Department of Education
Department of Education
Cedar Rapids schools weigh bond to fund maintenance needs
Cedar Rapids school leaders warn a $147 million bond would not fully cover upkeep. The district relies on the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, currently $1 per $1,000, about $3.7 million, not earmarked solely for maintenance. Roofs top the priority as funding strains persist.
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Cedar Rapids
Dave Dvorak
Dvorak
City Seeks Naming Rights Revenue For Stadium Project
The city outlines funding for the stadium plan including a million grant received last year, $4 million from the Cedar Rapids Kernels, and private donations totaling $2 million. The Kernels, a Midwest Class A League franchise, agreed to a 20 year stadium lease. Craig vows tight cost control and potential under budget final costs. Contact Pam Hinman for details.
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Cedar Rapids Kernels
Craig
Hillcrest Market Place replaces mystery meat at UI dining
University of Iowa unveils Hillcrest Market Place a 9.3 million renovation turning the dining hall into an eight station food court. Staff and students praised the selection wide choices and on site preparation with no mystery foods and expected high turnout at lunch and dinner.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Food Service
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Gregory Black
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