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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2013
Page
1
Jefferson area principal denies a request by the West Side Delegation show choir to travel to Chicago for the FAME National Show Choir Finals. Administrators blocked the trip citing district policy and competition rules.
The Eastern Iowa Airport reported a monthly passenger surge topping figures not seen since 2006. The rise signals strong travel demand and impacts local air service and economy. A related piece on a University of Iowa graduate’s HBO documentary on poverty screens at the Englert Theatre on Saturday.
The Gazette reports that the Iowa City school district may see up to 300 new students each year for the next decade, totaling about 3,000 more by fall 2022. Enrollment now stands at 12,479, with overcrowding noted in several schools and plans for ongoing building and upgrades.
Private colleges across Iowa report improved finances as enrollment and fundraising rebound. Presidents say endowments fell 25 to 30 percent in 2008 09, but most schools are now back near pre recession levels though the environment remains fragile.
Iowa lawmakers show bipartisanship on several bills as education reform and property tax relief remain points of contention. House Minority Leader Kevin McNandler notes tempered progress, with some measures passing in the House after two weeks of cross party cooperation.
Obama adviser acknowledged possible increases in individual market premiums especially for men and young people as 2010 health care reforms roll out. Kathleen Sebelius said full cost data will come later when private plans can offer subsidized coverage.
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