Wi Fi on buses sparks cost review at UI campus route
The Gazette reports on Wi Fi access on public transit facing cost concerns as Cedar Rapids and others weigh service. UI students like Ashley Williams praise convenience while UI reevaluates value after five years since the Bongo tracking platform launch with Iowa City and Coralville.
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DEA Agents Accused of Soliciting Prostitutes Abroad
A Justice Department report alleges U S federal agents on assignment in Colombia solicited prostitutes while on duty. The document cites misconduct by multiple DEA personnel and outlines an internal review timeline and potential disciplinary actions.
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Learning to swim in a garage in Coralville
A Coralville woman offers swimming lessons in a garage outfitted with cameras mirrors and a flat screen TV. The informal facility serves as a teaching space with a unique setup catering to local families seeking private instruction.
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Strong year for Iowa credit unions in lending rise
Iowa credit unions posted a 12.1 percent increase in total lending for the year, outpacing the national average of 10.4 percent. The growth reflects stronger borrowing activity across the sector and broader credit union year-end data.
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Germanwings crash ruled intentional by co-pilot
Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin announced that Andreas Lubitz deliberately began a controlled descent and remained silent as the crew pounded on the cockpit door before Germanwings Flight 4 0 9 5 2 5 crashed into a French mountainside en route from Barcelona to Dusseldorf. The incident killed 150 people and changed Luftwa history according to company head Carsten Spohr and European officials.
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Longtime Iowa City growth leader resigns for nonprofit role
Jeff Davidson, who guided Iowa City's economic development for 34 years, will resign at month end to join Keep Iowa Beautiful. The 57-year-old administrator helped shape major projects including downtown Plaza Towers and other large-scale growth while navigating community input and planning challenges.
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