Arena option explored for Cedar Rapids U S Cellular Center
Compass Management Inc reports the Roosevelt site could host a 10 000 to 13 000 seat arena while the U S Cellular Center is renovated into convention space Pricing for the larger arena option is discussed along with potential benefits such as increased community activity economic stimulus and civic pride The report outlines steps and costs for upgrading the venue in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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UI selects Sally Mason as 20th University of Iowa president
Sally Mason, named UI president by the Regents, has received over 600 emails from faculty staff students and alumni as she prepares to assume the role and move from Purdue. She will begin August 1 after finalizing duties as provost and outlining her to do list. Mason says Iowans are enthusiastic and aims to listen statewide after a contentious search process.
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Speeding tops traffic tickets in Linn and Johnson counties
The Gazette analysis of about 30,000 citations shows speeding leads, with Linn County issuing 4,682 and Johnson County 3,846 speeding tickets in January through May. Other frequent charges include lack of insurance and license, registration violations, and seat belt failures. University Heights speed trap claim disputed by police chief.
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Gazette Database Tracks Local Driving Violations
The Gazette announces a new online database for Linn and Johnson counties this year to search charges and citations by name charge date or county of residence. Updated midmonth, it supplements the Iowa courts site where dispositions are listed.
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New Iowa laws begin Sunday affecting safety and rights
Iowa implements laws on keg registration civil rights sex education and school funding. The package expands teacher pay raises limits cartitle loan rates and requires anti bullying policies. It covers cloning restrictions animal safety and pet protection while aging lead tests and vaccinations for children are mandated. Tiger Gazette compiled by Rod Boshart.
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