UI reports record patents and licensing deals for FY2001
The University of Iowa reported 43 patents issued from 73 filed in the year ending June 30 and 34 licensing agreements bringing in 4.5 million dollars in royalties. A Washington man pleaded not guilty to first degree robbery in Coralville after a Shakey's heist on October 17 in which about 520 dollars was taken using an air pistol.
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Belle Plaine Woman Struck By Train Serious Condition
Jennifer L. Kimm 22 of Belle Plaine remained in serious condition at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids after being hit by a westbound Union Pacific freight train near downtown Belle Plaine. She had paused to pick up a dropped item while crossing tracks to a parked car and was airlifted to hospital after the 11:30 a.m. Tuesday incident.
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Des Moines Police Seek Suspect in Monday Slaying
Police issued a first degree murder warrant for 37 year old Richard Paul Annis in the slaying of 39 year old Dee Jay Bulman found in a southeast Des Moines home early Monday. Annis had previously been sought on a material witness warrant and has been staying at various locations across the country.
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Hearing reset to discuss Internet linked demotion
A Newton civil service hearing on Police Officer Paul Bell's demotion from lieutenant to patrolman has been delayed to December 5. Bell's defense team sought more time to prepare after an internal investigation found violations of department Internet use policies.
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Cad el entering class of 95 announced by state board
The State Board of Regents Gazette reports the entering class of 1995 for Cad el, detailing enrollment figures and institutional goals. Officials emphasize increased diversity, expanded programs, and projected staffing aligned with state education priorities.
Recycling Center trash search targets clues for recycling decline
Marion Public Services director Tom Newbanks leads a team at the Marion Recycling Center sorting garbage from 38 homes to gauge recycling drop offs as America Recycles Day nears. The effort, repeated in Cedar Rapids, aims to explain why tonnage is up while recyclable material is down.
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Iowa and ISU graduation rates show small declines
Four year graduation rates for UI ISU and UNI for the entering class of 1997 drifted downward. UI 37.3 percent graduate by May 2001, ISU 27 percent and UNI 28.8 percent. Officials cite economic boom hiring and funding cuts as factors.
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Linn officials propose no tax levy increase
Linn County officials recommend no increase in the county tax levy for next fiscal year. State valuation hikes raise property taxes despite a flat levy. The plan caps departmental increases at 3.75 percent and keeps reserve funds intact, with a public budget forum set for November 20.
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Linn County election fortunes mix across Cedar Rapids and towns
In Linn County many incumbents kept offices while several lost or faced write ins. Center Point mayor elect Tom Neenan defeated incumbent John Stuelke by over 4 points over a town of about 2000. Lisbon councilman Guy Geinzer lost by seven votes. Hiawatha outcomes favored incumbent Thomas Theis and newcomer Steven Waller.
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