First commercial HD Radio sale in Iowa sparks consumer interest
Cedar Rapids hosts the initial Iowa HD Radio rollout with KZIA FM as a pioneer station. Kenwood and Ultimate Electronics market a $500 car stereo plus HD converter while KBZIA upgrades cost about $250,000 for digital transmitters. KMRY plans to offer digital signals by quarter end, facing sunset interference concerns.
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the Gazette
Nathan Franzen
Marion
Voluntary shifts eyed for city county services in Iowa
Cedar Rapids officials discuss freedom communities to let cities and counties share services and possibly lift the $8.10 levy cap with voter approval. Governor endorsement by Vilsack signals climate for broader cooperation while officials warn against rapid consolidation and seek voter driven change. Des Moines Bureau notes ongoing debate.
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Doug Wagner
Cedar Rapids
Vilsack
Manchester City
Dave Heinz
Iowa weighs new risk assessment for sex offenders
State corrections officials consider a shorter cheaper and more accurate system after analyzing 1100 plus cases. Proposals were paused due to ongoing federal cases on public notification. Critics warn broad public listing risks overreach while supporters say current methods are needed to flag danger.
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Shadlow
Waterloo
Mount Pleasant
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Madison
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International students aid Iowa growth through recruitment
The article notes that international students pay about 15 000 in out of state tuition and fees, while total international spending in Iowa last year reached 166 million according to the Institute of International Education. UNI and Iowa State University are expanding recruitment to raise international enrollment with trips by UNI staff and ISU plans for three recruitment tours this year.
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Clark Elmer
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