UI housing rent turmoil sparks critique of Aspire deal
Guest columnist Thomas Kindred argues the 41-year, 41 million lease with Balfour Beatty for Aspire graduate housing drains Johnson County and Iowa tax dollars. He notes hidden terms, university subsidies, and long-term losses to students, taxpayers, and the state's research mission.
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Letters to the Editor Contesting university leadership and praising service
A Cedar Rapids reader shares a warm encounter with a Dave Wright Subaru employee and credits the University of Iowa Board of Regents with a wise leadership choice. Another letter defends gun rights and supports Senators Grassley and Ernst against calls for CDC interference.
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Pennywise Regents and the Iowa higher ed spending
Guest columnist Matthew P Brown compares the Iowa Board of Regents actions to Benjamin Franklin values. He cites $308000 for a presidential search and $54 million for an efficiency review, plus expenses to media firms and an image consultant. He argues public universities are public trusts that should serve citizens.
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