Latinos Fastest-Growing Minority at UI Top Growth
Latinos are the fastest growing minority at the University of Iowa with a 110 percent gain in first year Latino enrollment from 2006 to 2010. African Americans rose 37 percent in five years, with similar increases at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. University officials credit state demographics for the surge.
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New Kids on Campus Shows Iowa Latino Enrollment Rise
Several Latino students say more peers seek degrees, often first in their families. UI senior Celene Espinoza 21 from West Liberty notes visibility helps prospects. Evelyn Cardenas 36 returned to college after postponing education to care for her son, highlighting enrollment growth.
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Latino undergraduate enrollment growth data and trends
The report shows fall Latino undergraduate enrollment figures across years 2007 2008 2009 2010 with counts like 527 504 176 544 etc. It notes Latino adults pursuing degrees beyond high school and cites statements from a student about broader participation.
Lawmakers wary as deficit panel warns of reckoning
Washington lawmakers weigh a final report from the 14 member deficit commission titled The Moment of Truth. The report warns of a fiscal reckoning without major sacrifices and faces a Friday vote to determine if it moves to Congress for action. Only Rep. Jan Schakowsky opposes. others seek time to decide while hoping some ideas reach the floor. The panel stresses market reassurance and tighter options if action is delayed.
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Marion considers $100 million plasma arc power plant
Marion plans a plasma arc power plant with $95,000 preliminary engineering approval and possible construction as early as spring. Plasma Power LLC aims to burn up to 250 tons daily of solid waste for clean electricity by 2012, replacing coal plants and creating about 20 operating jobs. The project surveys several Marion sites and seeks air permits.
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Branstad attends GOP event as governor-elect in Washington
Iowa governor-elect Terry Branstad travels to Washington for a Republican policy push including health care reform repeal and Obama’s one-term goal. He urges extending the federal ethanol tax credit amid a divided Congress and notes the risk of higher gas costs if extended.
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