Higher education enrollment gains taper in Iowa universities
Iowa three public universities enrolled 81,899 this fall, an 18 percent rise since 2007, led by Iowa State with 36,600 students. Growth is expected to slow next fall with projected net increases of 1,190, while UNI faces a forecast of more growth ahead.
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University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa State
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Steven Leath
ANI
Regent University
Jason Pontius
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UNI
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Cedar Rapids to raze Kirkwood Standpipe for new taller tower
Demolition began on Cedar Rapids 80 foot Kirkwood Standpipe near Kirkwood Community College with panel by panel cutting. A taller 110 foot white tank with 1.5 million gallon capacity is planned, costing about 4.3 million dollars and funded 2017 to 2019.
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Kirkwood
Kirkwood Community College
Bruce Jacobs
Cedar Rapids Utilities
Jacobs
Staffing shortages blamed for second attack at Independence MHI
Three staff members at Independence Mental Health Institute were injured by the same patient for a second time in two weeks, the AFSCME Iowa Council 61 says. Union leader Danny Homan cites inadequate staffing and placement decisions at state facilities. Department of Human Services spokeswoman Amy McCoy says vacancies are few and safe policies are in place.
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American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
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Homan
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Amy McCoy
Department of Human Services
McCoy
Gazette Company publication details and subscription rates
The Gazette published daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa provides subscription options of $8 per week or $416 per year for in state delivery and $468 per year for out of state seven day delivery. Postmaster and contact numbers included.
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