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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2003
Page
1
Private investors and researchers report strong funding for a Money Magnets project. Key figures show joint ventures with corporate sponsors and academic partners, highlighting significant grants and venture capital flowing into innovative financial tech research across multiple institutions.
Series on UI research funding profiles the university’s grant and contract leaders. Fifty nine researchers across eight colleges receive annual grants of at least one million dollars, with the top five projects totaling 23.7 million. The UI secured 341 million in grants contracts and gifts in the year ending June 30 2002, including 233 million from federal sources.
AP reports mass anti-war demonstrations across the world as allies in Europe and elsewhere rally against U S plans to attack Iraq. Sydney exceeds 105000, Rome about 1 million, London 750000, Madrid and Barcelona over 500000 each, Amsterdam near 70000, Berlin up to 500000. Cities across Spain, Italy, Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands participate in coordinated anti-war events.
Principal Terese leads eight colleges in a memo about securing more than $1 million for projects. The document outlines budget needs, potential grants, and departmental priorities across the consortium.
Cedar Rapids report examines elderly isolation sparked by health declines and housing loss. Wayne Kirchoff, 71, faced vision and hearing loss, lost his home to church property compensation, and lives alone in Marion. Experts note Iowa's high share of seniors living alone and rising need for services like rides, visits, and daily phone calls coordinated by Aging Services.
Iowa leaders vow no tax increases but acknowledge some residents could face higher taxes if tax reform advances. Growing cooperation among lawmakers and a rising influx of new members raise uncertainty for property, income, and sales tax debates at the Statehouse. Senate President Mary Kramer voices openness to new ideas as talks continue.
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