Iowa City Growth Questioned in Census Estimates
Cedar Rapids leads Iowa growth with 4 666 more residents since 1990 while Iowa City gains under 1 000 according to new Census Bureau estimates. City Manager Steve Atkins questions the figures and a February special census is planned at a cost of 200 000.
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Minority enrollment rises at Iowa’s flagship campus
The University of Iowa reports 9.2 percent minority enrollment this fall, surpassing the 8.5 percent Regent goal for Iowa’s three public universities. ISU totals 6.7 percent with 1,625 minority students. UNI has 4.4 percent with 567. U of I credits enhanced recruiting and improved response to minority needs.
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Sabotage derails Amtrak Sunset Limited in Arizona tragedy
An Amtrak Sunset Limited train derailed at 2:20 a m after saboteurs with rail expertise removed track joints and rewired a signal. One crew member was killed and 78 passengers injured as the 12 cars plunged into a desert wash near Hyder Arizona. Notes left at the scene claimed responsibility as Sons of Gestapo, with FBI investigating motives.
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Marion board expels 6th grader for a year
The Marion Independent School Board voted 5-2 to expel a sixth grader for one year for violating the weapons policy. The blade of a broken pocket knife was involved. The board met in open session after a closed attorney session. readmission was debated but rejected.
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Garrick Schneiderman Aims for Formula 1 Dream
Garrick Schneiderman must show bold risk taking to reach his goal of becoming a Formula 1 driver. Details appear in Ramblin on page 1B.
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Iowa Indiana Football Televised by ESPN2 Saturday
Cox Cable Cedar Rapids clears ESPN2 to carry the Iowa Indiana football game this Saturday at 12 05 p m Details on page 1D.
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Cedar Rapids Voters Choose City Council Candidates Today
Primary elections underway in Cedar Rapids as residents decide which City Council hopefuls advance. Details appear on page 1B.
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Kalona Hosts Hallmark Film Starring Lolita Davidovich
Lottie Productions filmed a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie in Kalona Iowa with Lolita Davidovich and Patty Duke portraying an FBI investigator and an Amish widow. Kalona extras joined shoots on B Avenue as crews transformed the street for Palmersfield. Filming runs through November 9 with production credits not naming Kalona.
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