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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2003
Page
9
The National Weather Service reports a severe short term drought across Corridor Eastern Iowa with moderate long term drought region wide. Cedar Rapids could move to a moderate short term drought if rainfall this week meets criteria. the city is 6.1 inches below normal for the year.
Two years after the September 11 attacks tighter immigration rules cut the number of foreign students at the University of Iowa. Director Scott King cites economy and SEVIS as key factors while ICE spokesman Alonzo Martinez notes SEVIS checks student legitimacy.
Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy College reports 1,473 students this fall up from 1,432 last year marking the eighth year of rising enrollment. Full-time students total 975 up 6.1 percent and full-time equivalent enrollment reaches 1,236 up 4.4 percent from last fall. The college placed in the second tier of Midwestern Comprehensive Colleges in U.S. News rankings, covering ranks 29 through 55.
Kevin Klotzbach testified in Johnson County District Court accusing Richard Dodd of killing his sister Vicki Klotzbach on Oct 20 1981. DNA links Dodd to the crime. witnesses described a man in a Mustang following victims near Knoll Ridge Garden apartments.
Declining enrollment from a day care safety battle with the state forces Cornerstone Christian School in Coralville to shut for the current year. The Tabernacle Baptist Church operates the campus at 2050 12th Ave. The school declined from 44 students last year to three this year. A half dozen staff were laid off including former administrator Dirk Holsomback. An out of court settlement with the Iowa Department of Human Services over day care violations is expected to be finalized today with the Johnson County Attorney’s office. The agreement would permanently bar church run child care for under four and for school aged children outside licensed care except on Sundays and during Bible school programs.
Kirkwood Community College reports a fall enrollment of 15 032, up 8 percent from last year, surpassing the University of Northern Iowa. Vocational programs rise 11 percent as a weak economy spurs retraining. Iowa City campus grows only 1 percent to 3200 as expansion plans await completion.
Belle Plaine's Lincoln Cafe owned by Diana Jones, known as Mama Di, plans a birthday celebration with 75-cent specials, free coffee and tea, and a street dance from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. She bought the cafe in 2001, becoming its ninth owner, and aims to keep a local tradition alive while welcoming new customers.
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