Vernon and Hart headed to Cedar Rapids mayoral runoff
Monica Vernon leads Cedar Rapids mayoral race with 30.34 percent and 5,352 votes. Brad Hart finishes second with 3,093 votes. Scott Olson is narrowly behind. A Dec 5 runoff will determine the next mayor as both candidates promise deeper issues talks.
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District 5 Cedar Rapids runoff set after split vote
In Cedar Rapids District 5, Ashley Vanorny leads with 43 percent and incumbent Justin Shields with 40 percent, triggering a December 5 runoff. Keith Wiggins trails with over 15 percent as Shields eyes a fourth term amid a crowded field.
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Iowa City Council re-elects two incumbents and seats newcomer
Susan Mims wins District B to a third term on the Iowa City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Kingsley Botchway II is re-elected to an at large seat. Newcomer Maza Hir Salih captures the third open seat with 5 573 votes while rival Angela Winnike receives 1 388 votes. Mims projects strategic plan updates amid environmental and housing goals.
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Iowa Student Loan Debt Tops 13 Billion in 2016
The U S Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports Iowa's outstanding student loan debt at 13 08 billion in 2016 ranking 29th nationally. Complaints in Iowa rose 70 percent between 2015 16 and 2016 17 with 338 total filings. Iowa public universities pursued counseling and aid as reforms progress.
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