Regents consider residence hall rate increases for 2013 14
Iowa public universities propose housing and meal plan rate changes for 2013 14 with an average 4.69 percent rise at the University of Iowa and smaller or flat changes at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. The plan covers new UI housing financing, apartment rates, and related contracts with Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions.
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Velocity shines at Cedar Rapids Jefferson Show Choir Invitiational
Vernon Middle School show choir Velocity performs Friday at the 29th annual Jefferson Show Choir Invitational at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. Middle school choirs and vocal jazz groups competed Friday while high school choirs perform today. Solon High School jazz choir Mainstream also performed Friday at the same invitational.
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Campus safety report shows alcohol charges rise at ISU in 2012
Iowa State University police charged 583 students with alcohol offenses in 2012, a 35 percent increase from 2011. Total alcohol-related charges reached 1 077, with students accounting for 54 percent. University of Iowa saw a drop to 436 student offenses, while UNI recorded 38 student alcohol offenses, down from 73. The report also notes overall student offenses, sex offenses, and a 243 case workload for Threat Assessment Program managers.
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Private colleges set tuition increases in Iowa
Eastern Iowa private colleges approve 2013 14 tuition rises from 3 percent to 5.5 percent. Coe College Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy University and Cornell College Mount Vernon raise total costs with room and board. Coe totals reach 43590 while Cornell hits 44930 and Mount Mercy 26160 plus room and board.
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Marion tightens massage parlor licensing after arrests
Marion officials propose an ordinance requiring state licensed therapists for massage parlor approvals. The change follows prostitution arrests at Asian Massage and Massage Heaven last October and aims to prevent illegal activity while protecting customers. Lorice Amlin, a 20 year licensed therapist, supports licensing as a consumer safeguard. The council began deliberating the three reading measure Thursday evening.
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