No need for alarm over IPERS losses in Iowa
Gov. Culver and lawmakers urge calm after IPERS fund falls from 22.4 billion to 17.9 billion in 12 months. They note 18 billion still in the system and say benefits remain secure for now while considering protections for future retirees. Page 8A.
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James Q. Lynch
Rod Boshart
the Gazette
Iowa
Chet Culver
Culver
IPERS
Steve Kettering
Lake View
Mary Mascher
Iowa City
Mascher
Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Cedar Rapids Seeks Buyer as Foreclosure Looms
Under a new management company the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons in Cedar Rapids stabilizes while Kronos Hotels and Resorts of Atlanta faces foreclosure and possible sale. Prism Hotels & Resorts oversees the property with Deb Stout as general manager after a troubled period of unpaid bills and staff losses.
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Iné Gazeule Edar Rapids
Crowne Plaza Five Seasons
Cedar Rapids
Kronos Hotels and Resorts of
Atlanta
Deb Stout
Prism Hotels & Resorts of
Dallas
Prism
Stout
Crowne Plaza
Five Seasons
Kronos
Brian Ray
the Gazette
Oscar Rosales
California
Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel
Autumn color on schedule in Eastern Iowa region
Cedar Rapids arborist Daniel Gibbins notes urban oaks and maples are stressed and turning color early while countryside trees stay healthier. Factors include daylight, temperature, and soil. drought and recent wet years have weakened trees over time. Indian Creek Nature Center's Rich Patterson cites uncertain impact from recent weather.
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Angela Holmes
Cedar Rapids
Daniel Gibbins
Gibbins
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
Colorful Iowa leaves by urban heat on fall color line
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will record fall color information starting at the end of September on its hot line 615 233 4110. Patterson notes leaves in towns like Vinton and Tipton appear more colorful than rural areas. He calls it gorgeous.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowadar. Gov
Forestry
Patterson
Iowa
Vinton
Tipton
Council advances juvenile curfew in Iowa City
Strong emotions fill the chamber as Iowa City voters advance a juvenile curfew after a 4 3 council vote. The plan sets curfews from 10 p m for under 13 to midnight for 16 and 17 year olds with exemptions for religious work and school activities.
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Council
Iowa City
Lucy Campie
Brandi Mastain
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