Iowa State to seek 17th president with emphasis on innovation
ISU announced a May plan to retire Wendy Wintersteen by early 2026 and launch a search for a successor with nontraditional candidates welcome. The profile stresses executive higher education experience, potential for innovation, ethical AI use, strong fundraising, and collaboration with the Board of Regents. The timeline targets applications by Sept 19 2025 with a Sept 22 pool access and finalist visits planned for Ames in November.
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R-Mediapolis
QTS data center groundbreaking canceled in Cedar Rapids
The planned 750 million QTS data center groundbreaking in southwest Cedar Rapids was canceled after a Manhattan office shooting left four dead. QTS cited respect for victims and their families, noting the pause follows Monday’s tragedy affecting Blackstone portfolio projects.
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Park Avenue shooting at office building claims multiple lives
NFL Commissioner Goodell called the Park Avenue attack an unspeakable act of violence. Police say Didarul Islam, an off duty NYPD officer, was among the dead while security guard Aland Etienne and a Blackstone executive Wesley LePather were also killed. Tamura, the shooter, died by suicide after entering Rudin Management offices. Islam leaves a pregnant wife and two children.
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Tanjim Talukdar
Cedar Rapids Airport Commission to meet Alliant Energy over gas plant near Fairfax
Cedar Rapids Airport Commission plans a Tuesday 7:30 a.m. meeting with Alliant Energy officials at the Airport Administrative Offices to discuss a gas fired plant near Fairfax. The panel cited proximity to the airport and potential air traffic hazards and sought alternatives while approving a $67,000 study by Ford Infrastructure & Environment to assess impacts before Iowa Utilities Commission review.
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