Continuing lease costs for Macbride Nature Area rise
The University of Iowa faces an immediate 14.8 million in repairs and upgrades plus about 1 million annually to maintain the historic Macbride Nature Recreation Area under a no-cost lease from the Corps of Engineers. A 10-person UI review committee warns there is no dedicated funding source for these expenses and urges fiscal sustainability aligned with the university’s mission.
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Ernst and Hinson defend DOGE cuts in tax dollars save drive
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst defends federal funding cuts and layoffs as part of a broad federal restructuring to save taxpayers money. Televised town hall with Rep. Ashley Hinson notes DOGE led by Elon Musk aims to curb waste, fraud and abuse, with claimed savings of 170 billion and projected costs of 135 billion to taxpayers.
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Davenport collapse report still not public ruling awaited
The Iowa Public Information Board declined to rule on whether the DCI report about the downtown Davenport six story building collapse is public. The board cited a wrong filing format but left room for complaints or court action. Three men died and a resident lost a leg in the May 28, 2023 collapse at 324 Main St.
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