Groups unite to push for more affordable housing
Community activists urge Cedar Rapids City Council to use 28 million in federal relief for public good. Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Sunrise Movement and Advocates for Social Justice press council to consider input from residents still affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cedar Rapids City Hall
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Edar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Marion opens pedestrian bridge on CeMar Trail in city
Marion officials cut the ribbon Monday for a brand new pedestrian bridge over Indian Creek between Thomas and Donnelly parks, part of the CeMar Trail system. Former Milwaukee Road railroad girders and wheel motifs honor history as the bridge connects to a broader trail network and provides barrier free access toward Cedar Rapids.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Indian Creek
Thomas and
Donnelly Parks
Kesha Billings
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee Road
Nick AbouAssaly
Us leader contract adds notable duties at Iowa
Barbara Wilson signed her employment contract weeks before starting as the University of Iowa president elect. The agreement requires she keep the state Board of Regents fully informed on major issues including personnel, budget, enrollment, litigation and the institution's reputation. A new Work product section covers all papers and work products.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Barbara Wilson
Bruce Harreld
Wilson
State Board of Regents
Harreld
Iowa Universities set new external funding records
The University of Iowa and Iowa State University reported record external funding totals for the budget year ending June 30. Despite COVID-19 challenges, both institutions saw double-digit increases across funding categories, including a 23 percent rise in total external funding driven by US coronavirus vaccine and treatment research and trials.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
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Marissa Payne
CeMar
Gage Miskimen
Vanessa Miller
Barbara Ison
ISU
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