City debates future Intermodal site and funding options
City leaders weigh a new Intermodal that could serve for up to 50 years, housing the Neighborhood Transit Service and LIFTS buses while the main bus service operates from the Ground Transportation Center. The proposed Second Street SE site is too small for the depot, prompting talk of larger downtown locations or private partnerships to fund construction and attract tax revenue.
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Regents to debate arming campus police at Sept meeting
Regents weigh arming campus police at the Sept 18 19 meeting in Council Bluffs after mixed views from students faculty and staff. Opponents fear more guns on campus while supporters argue armed officers are necessary to respond to threats. The UI ISU UNI campuses currently have unarmed certified police and faculty senates split on the issue.
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Tailgate parking dispute keeps Olive Court site limited
The Olive Court property near University Heights will host tailgating for football games this season but will allow a designated area for parking only. City zoning prohibits commercial uses on residential land, ending long term leases and broader tailgating plans despite past practices.
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College costs push students to choose earlier, says guidance experts
Stamats executive director Steve Kappler notes costs are double what they were five years ago. Guidance leaders Cathy Madden and Lori Clare observe more sophomores at college nights as families seek early planning. Some fear excessive pressure on younger students while College Planning Center argues early preparation lowers long term stress.
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Senate votes to ease foreign family planning restrictions
The Senate approved 81 to 12 a broad foreign aid package while a 53 to 41 vote altered U S policy allowing abortion related services by some groups receiving U S family planning funds Boxer and Brownback led the abortion policy argument with Boxer claiming the current policy silences overseas groups while Bush vows to veto both the policy change and the foreign aid bill
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Idaho lawmaker urges Craig to confirm resignation date
Washington AP report says Idaho Republican Rep. Mike Simpson calls on Sen. Larry Craig to state clearly he will resign by September 30. Craig has hinted at resignation while pressuring a firm deadline to end the controversy and aid a replacement selection by Gov. Otter.
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