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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2014
Page
1
A new venue named the Gusterate will bring an arcade bar experience to Cedar Rapids, opening in March. Local readers learn about the project as part of a broader community page.
Cedar Rapids reports that Doug Butzier a 59 year old Dubuque emergency room doctor and Libertarian US Senate candidate died in a plane crash near Nadiages Airport Monday night. The loss affects politicians including Senator Tom Harkin and Senator Paul Wellstone with Wellstone’s death recalled from 12 years ago. For Rep. Pat Murphy the loss is personal as Butzier was his patient and Murphy’s wife worked with him at Mercy Medical Center.
Weather and rivalries between asphalt and concrete test engineers influence the quest for a better road surface. Peter Taylor of the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center notes public focus is low until rides become rough. Researchers weigh new tech against heavy vehicle loads to improve durability.
Cutting edge research shapes Iowa road work with public impact barely noticed. Doug Wilson, Cedar Rapids capital improvement project manager, says staying on top of changes is essential to maximize taxpayer dollars.
A legislative panel approved state rules for registration cards enabling possession of cannabis oil for intractable epilepsy. Cards take effect Jan. 30, but officials warn a launch date may delay issuing photo ID registrations. The program implements a limited access medical cannabis law and is treated as a priority project.
The Iowa Board of Regents moves to raise resident undergraduate tuition by 1.75 percent to 6794 at UI and 6764 at ISU and UNI after a two year freeze. Nonresident undergraduate rates rise 1.75 percent at UI and UNI and 1.2 percent at ISU. Total annual cost for resident undergraduates is projected near 19 663 with room and board and fees. ISU faces the largest total increase about 2.2 percent. UNI and ISU also see notable rises. The plan would raise tuition revenue by about 14.5 million.
The Gazette reports state health officials confirmed flu presence in Henry Johnson and Polk counties marking the start of the season. Officials note activity is low now but traditionally peaks January through March with deaths averaging around one thousand annually in Iowa.
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