Crestwood Ridge project defeated by Cedar Rapids council
The Cedar Rapids City Council narrowly rejected rezoning for a $9 million 45 unit low income housing project by CommonBond Communities. The plan would have set aside 10 percent of units for the homeless, with neighborhood opposition helping sink the proposal and forfeit an $8 million federal tax credit. Mayor Ron Corbett and two others dissented.
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State auditor reviews ISU flight use by Leath
The State Auditor's Office is reviewing Iowa State University President Steven Leath's use of university aircraft including trips that included vacations. The audit accompanies a Regents review of travel and equipment and a broader flight audit since 2012. Leath reimbursed costs for personal travel and backs a detailed, independent audit.
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Obesity linked to Iowa's costliest health issues
A Wellmark Health of Iowans report ties obesity to the costliest conditions among Iowa customers. Obesity underpins 50 chronic conditions with one to three conditions driving 58 percent of health care dollars. pancreatic cancer treatment averages about 188000, knee replacement about 31000. The piece notes extensive focus on rising costs and the need to address obesity.
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