Aviation disasters and close calls spark safety fears
A roundup of major crashes and near misses unsettles travelers as the US observes a string of fatal and near-fatal incidents. Notable events include a Washington midair collision, Toronto and Philadelphia crashes, Alaska and Arizona incidents, and a Southwest go around in Chicago. Officials cite a strong safety record overall but warn of staffing and oversight challenges.
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Washington, D.C
Toronto
Philadelphia
Alaska
Arizona
Chicago
Southwest Airlines
Ronald Reagan
Washington National
Japan Airlines
Delta
Seattle
United Airlines
Houston
Boston
South Korea
Boeing
U.S
Donald Trump
National Safety Council
U.S. Department of Transportation
Regents debate FEMA funded union project debt and fees
Regents discuss how FEMA recovered student union post flood funds cannot be redirected to research or health care. The $75 million phase one would renovate the IMU, move student health, and require a new $100 to $120 per semester fee funded by bonds paid over 20 to 30 years.
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Lehnertz
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Union
IMU
Barker
Regents
Regent
JC Risewick
Cedar Rapids plans new middle school with $104M build
Cedar Rapids district aims to replace Harding with a new middle school on Linn County land, reducing middle schools from six to four. Bond referendum of about $210.6 million would finance the project plus upgrades to Wilson and McKinley, Kennedy High School. Estimated 20 year savings $236.9 million, but voters face a large tax increase and concerns over traffic.
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Harding
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Wilson and
McKinley
Kennedy High School
Linn-Mar
Marion
Brent Bartz
Schumacher
Morse
Ushers Ferry
Xavier High School
Kara McCoy
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