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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2006
Page
1
Journalist Zack Kucharski reports the field for the rainforest tourism contest has been narrowed to two finalists after selections and evaluations by the judging panel. Both contenders present distinct approaches to sustainable eco-tourism and community involvement.
Earthpark officials narrowed the two finalist sites to Pella and Riverside after Regency Land Services withdrew over local funding gaps. Final site selection is targeted for September with hopes for a $50 million federal grant plus state and corporate support. Riverside and Pella backers expect site visits and active participation from project leaders in coming weeks.
Iowa sees a drop in monthly travel miles through late 2005 and into 2006, with 2005 marking the first decline in two decades as gasoline prices spike. DOT officials note weather also affects travel, and a 11 percent January 2006 jump helped year-to-date reach above 2005. Traffic fatalities in the first half of 2006 fall short of 2005.
Iowa shows lower traffic deaths in 2004 at 388, the lowest since World War II, aided by lowering legal BAC to 0.08 percent. Alcohol related deaths dropped from 123 in 2003 to 78 in 2004 and 88 the following year, Falk notes, with travel miles remaining around the 440 to 450 million range.
The University of Iowa reports a record 366.4 million dollars in grants and contracts for research, education and service for the year ending June 30. The rise comes amid tougher federal competition due to the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina, said Meredith Hay, UI vice president for research.
The University of Iowa reports continued external funding for July 2001 through June 30, 2006, highlighted in a Gazette graphic on federal funding. The feature notes the university’s satisfaction at maintaining funding levels for AI research and related programs.
Linn County Emergency Management Commission votes 13 to 1 to hire Richard Mahaney of Poplar Grove Illinois as director with a starting salary of 65000 dollars. The panel notes the prior audit criticized compensation practices and the new director will be exempt from such payments until changed.
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