UNI faces budget cuts as university trims programs
The Gazette editorial analyzes University of Northern Iowa budget woes with a $5 million gap, potential elimination or restructuring of over 60 programs, and calls for funding relief. It notes faculty no confidence votes, the Price Lab School closure debate, and the risk to UNI’s appeal and academic integrity amid state funding cuts.
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Benjamin Allen
UNI
Allen
Gloria Gibson
Price Lab
Regents University
Readers praise Beverly Park and urge more Linn County trails
Letters praise Beverly Park as a hidden gem and urge Cedar Rapids Linn County to develop more single track trails. They note local spending from visitors supports gas bikes gear snacks and nearby businesses.
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Beverly Park
Highway 30
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Linn Area Mountain Bike Association
LAMBA
Latino voters deserve focus beyond immigration rhetoric
Latinos are a growing US demographic and swing voters, yet campaigns fixate on illegal immigration. Voters want jobs, education, health care, and economic stability. Candidates should address these priorities and avoid lumping assimilated Latinos with undocumented immigrants. Contact Mary Sanchez at msanchez kcstar.com.
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America
GOP
U.S
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Msanchez
Kcstar.com
Voters reject Cedar Rapids flood tax extension by wide margin
In Cedar Rapids 18 of 44 precincts voted against the local option sales tax extension for flood protection while 10 precincts supported it. Absentee votes favored backers but failed to overcome a large Election Day deficit. Only two of seven flooded precincts passed, signaling broad opposition to a costly flood plan.
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Cedar Rapids
Boyson Road
U.S. 30
Bath Banks
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East Side
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