Linn-Mar opening new aquatic center viewed by officials
A select group from Linn-Mar officials and boosters toured the $11.7 million aquatic center at Linn-Mar High School. The 30-year project, financed from school infrastructure sales tax revenues, is due for October completion and will host the district swim team and provide a swim experience for fourth graders.
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Bats force cancellation of Palisades-Kepler lodge events
Barbara Perkinson says a brown bat infestation at Palisades Kepler State Park lodge blocks her granddaughter’s July 26 27 rehearsal and outdoor wedding. DNR confirms bats inside the facility with multiple newborns making the space unsafe for guests.
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Bats close Iowa park lodge again as seasonal work delays
Maines notes this is the second bat infestation this year that forced closure of an Iowa park lodge. Dolliver Park near Fort Dodge faced a similar shutdown. Bats are expected to depart this fall with weather, allowing sanitization before reopening. Grounds remain open for tents. a wedding party of about 100 may need a new site on short notice.
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Iowa student leaders push for workforce ties and affordability
University of Iowa student leaders press for college affordability and a workforce pipeline to keep graduates in Iowa. They met Gov Branstad and Lt Gov Reynolds and will visit about 15 legislators while exploring tuition freezes and state support.
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Iowa students show rising marijuana use in UI survey
A survey of 930 University of Iowa undergrads finds 28.6 percent used marijuana in the last 30 days, up 4.6 points since 2012, with 12 percent using it at least 10 times and 4.1 percent daily. Experts call it a trend and not a crisis, noting stress and shifting attitudes may drive the rise.
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SUNY Buffalo official named second finalist for UI strategic comms post
IOWA CITY SUNY Buffalo associate vice president Joseph Brennan is the second finalist for the University of Iowa vice president for strategic communication. He will visit Monday and participate in a 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. public forum at the University Capitol Centre. The search also features Jeff Iseminger as the first finalist, with a third to be announced before Wednesday’s campus visit. Brennan leads a 32 person team and a $2.5 million budget at SUNY Buffalo.
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