Mayors unite in support of ten year tax extension
Four metro area mayors spoke as one supporting a 10 year extension of the 1 percent local option sales tax to fund infrastructure. Voters will decide Nov 5. Cedar Rapids would use all revenue for streets. others plan mixed use including police, parks, water, and sewer projects.
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Dubuque
Public university VP finalist emphasizes return on investment
Public research universities must show stakeholders how they benefit lives through results and education. John Diamond of Minnesota State University Mankato says accountability and transparency build credibility, relationships, resources and reputation for the University of Iowa search. The finalists are Diamond Iseminger Brennan, with Rocklin leading the committee and Mason to decide after interim chief Mark Braun.
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University of Iowa
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ISU Sees 9 Percent Drop in Sponsored Funding in 2013
External funding at Iowa State University declined to about 326.4 million in fiscal 2013, a 9.0 percent drop from 2012, mostly due to federal sequestration. Federal support fell 17 percent to 172.7 million while nonfederal sources rose 1.45 percent to 153.7 million. Foundations and associations increased nearly 13 percent to offset federal losses.
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Iowa River death ruled accidental in drowning case
Authorities say Perry Graham 54 was pulled from the Iowa River near the Highway 6 bridge and appears to have drowned accidentally. Autopsy pending at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
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Cedar Rapids moves to stop garlic mustard spread in compost
Cedar Rapids and Linn County officials warn garlic mustard could survive yard waste compost. Spokesman Joe Horaney says plants risk appearing in new lawns or gardens. Residents are asked to bag garlic mustard and use GARBY carts, with a special exception allowing yard waste in landfills.
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