Parental views shift on college drinking public health lens
AMA survey of 801 adults finds 93 percent blame easy campus access for alcohol abuse, 80 percent blame cheap drink specials, and 81 percent favor campuses actively addressing campus drinking. Parents see it as a community health issue needing joint action by schools, families, and communities.
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Cedar Rapids Schools Weigh Gas Cooperative Purchase
Cedar Rapids school district considers joining a state offered natural gas buying cooperative to curb heating costs amid rising prices. If 25 smaller buildings joined last year, savings could total about 18 800 dollars. current high schools and most middle schools already save about 33 000 dollars annually through MidAmerican Energy Co. The district aims to lock in prices to protect the budget against future rate increases.
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Coralville fugitive arrested in Illinois
Coralville man Antonio Foster, 29, was arrested in Kankakee Illinois on resisting arrest charges after giving a phony name. He faces Johnson County charges of indecent exposure burglary assault with intent to commit sexual abuse assault and trespassing from incidents in February and April plus an alleged Ramada Westfield Inn assault. Foster was released June 15 and arrested July 16 in Coralville. Prosecutors expect to file new sex abuse charges and note his absence at an August pretrial conference.
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Budget cuts looming as Iowa officials warn of revenue drop
Iowa state budget officials forewarn further spending cuts and layoffs if revenue growth slows from 4.3 percent for the current year. Medicaid costs may add 20 to 25 million over budget in fiscal 2002, prompting possible targeted reductions beyond 676 vacant positions and 134 layoffs.
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