Cedar Rapids swears in five new city council members
Five new Cedar Rapids council members are sworn in, reducing the average age and leaving no current members who served during the 2008 flood. The 32 year old IT professional is the youngest in over a decade, with Ashley Vanorny noted as the youngest since Sarah Henderson.
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Throgmorton to Stay Mayor as New Council Contends
Throgmorton will remain Iowa City mayor while 2A fills office at 31 in 2006. Vanorny marks a major age shift from predecessor Justin Shields who is 75, making her 43 years younger. She notes the council reflects the workforce during canvassing and represents southwest District 5. Council, page 8A.
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Relief in sight as record cold eases in 2018 Cedar Rapids
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids and neighboring Town City endured three consecutive days of record low temperatures. Sunday minus 22, Monday minus 19, and Tuesday minus 23, with wind chills well below zero. Arctic high pressure from northern Canada drove the extreme cold. readings run 30 to 38 degrees below normal. Temperatures are predicted to climb back into the single digits.
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Budget cuts looms as Iowa regent universities plan
The Gazette reports Iowa public universities project five year tuition hikes up to 7 percent annually if state funding remains tight. Lawmakers may claw back already appropriated funds, deepening de-appropriations for the University of Iowa Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa.
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K-12 funding vote may come early in session
Iowa lawmakers and education advocates expect state funding for K-12 to be set early with little growth while debate grows over school vouchers. With modest increases in recent years and slower tax receipts, a large funding rise seems unlikely as the legislative session opens.
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