Iowa Regents Restart Presidential Search At UI
The University of Iowa search for a new president restarts after one candidate withdrew. Regents say timing is unclear and a vote of no confidence by faculty staff and students is planned for next week. Regent Teresa Wahlert suggests talks may wait until after the holidays. Regent Michael Gartner notes a likely postponement for the board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Iowa City
David Skorton
University of Iowa
State
Board of Regents
Teresa Wahlert
Waukee
Regents
Michael Gartner
Des Moines
Regents plan quicker second US presidential search
Gartner and Iowa regents Bob Downer and Mary Ellen Becker will attend in Iowa City while others join by phone. A faster second search is planned with Hei drick & Struggles again after the aborted prior effort. The regents aim to repair ties with UI faculty and students as the process resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gartner
Bob Downer
Iowa City
Mary Ellen Becker
Oskaloosa
Keting
Heidrick & Struggles
Rail plan costs Cedar Rapids to Iowa City line
A $174,500 study by RL Banks & Associates found reviving rail service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City would cost about 35 million dollars for the passenger line. Jeff Davidson of the Johnson County Council of Governments described the opportunity as unique within the state during a Kirkwood Community College briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette Area
Jeff Davidson
Davidson
Johnson County
Feasibility study outlines Linn Johnson rail revival plan
The study finds downtown Cedar Rapids rail is not feasible soon due to freight needs. Iowa City service would start near The Eastern Iowa Airport with bus links. North Liberty to Iowa City emerges as best near term commuter corridor. Excursion trains for events are feasible now. Public subsidy would be needed for daily service. Upgrades to track and signals are required. Estimated costs total 70 million to raise speeds to 55 mph between the airport and Iowa City and to add passenger tracks from the airport to downtown Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Johnson Counties
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Liberty
Health screenings debated as mobile units roll through cities
Doctors warn mobile ultrasound tests for stroke and aneurysm may cause harm from false positives and invasive follow ups. Carotid surgery decisions depend on problems found, with cases like Cal Moore who benefited after a blocked artery was revealed. Studies support abdominal aortic aneurysm screening for men over 65 who smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Nate Hughes
Quad Cities
Steve Bright
Calvin-Sinclair Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
Bright
Cindy Hadish
Gazette
Paul James
Family Medicine
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Cal Moore
Moore
James
Iowa considers tax incentives to lure film productions
Iowa officials and filmmakers urge tax incentives to compete with neighboring states for major productions. Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce quotes call the state currently off the map, as lawmakers plan a film promotion program with income and sales tax relief to attract projects like Field of Dreams and The Bridges of Madison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Sara Mentzer
Cedar Rapids Area
Mark Davitt
D-Indianola
Madison County
Also Mentioned on This Page
GazetteOnline.com
Downer
Lc.c.r
By Steve Gravelle
RAIL
Gazetteonline
Whataa
PT Kaneit
Santa Claus
Boy
Globetrotters
Owa
Universal Studios
Warner Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!