MetLife Snoopy Two Lands At Iowa City Airport
A 130 foot MetLife airship Snoopy Two drew a crowd as it landed at Iowa City Airport after circling for about 30 minutes. Pilot David Bowling noted the precision needed with no brakes or reverse. The crew plans a seven hour flight to Kansas City for Chiefs pre season coverage.
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Corridor ACT scores exceed state and national averages
In Iowa City Cedar Rapids Linn-Mar and Marion districts report above state average composite ACT scores for class of 2004. Cedar Rapids leads metro with 23.4, Iowa City hits a district high, Linn-Mar 23.1, Marion 22.5, while statewide average remains 22. Data show core curriculums raise scores and minority groups show disparities.
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Iowa City airport manager fired over public comments
Iowa City's airport manager Ron O'Neil was fired after remarks at a planning meeting suggesting a $1.4 million FAA grant for the east-west runway extension might be jeopardized. The vote to terminate was 2-1, with day-to-day ops turned over to Jet Air Inc. The city and commission grappled with management autonomy and grant concerns.
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