ISU Knoll renovation funded by private dollars
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a 375000 renovation to the Knoll, Iowa State University's president's residence, to be paid from unrestricted private dollars raised by the ISU Foundation. Officials note such updates occur every 15 to 20 years and that the houses host hundreds of public events even as day to day costs are covered by the universities.
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State universities renovate presidential homes with private funds
Iowa State University in Ames uses private donations to renovate The Knoll, the president's residence, as part of ongoing upkeep. The effort involves securing contributions from donors to fund the renovations and improve the property.
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Business owners reject First Ave median plan
Cedar Rapids business owners along First Avenue East from 27th to 40th streets reject a multimillion dollar project to replace a left turn lane with a plant filled median. Barbra Bateman calls it stupid and says it will drive customers away. David Taylor worries the plan would split traffic and threaten business viability.
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Proposed median to curb congestion and accidents
Gary Petersen states the proposed median will reduce traffic congestion and accidents and enhance street beauty as part of the capital improvement project.
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Homeland Security items accounted for at Iowa sites
The Iowa Department of Public Health located 238500 of Homeland Security equipment six weeks after a Gazette inquiry revealed 24 purchases in Iowa funded by federal grants since 9/11. The funds total nearly 250 million used to protect the state from terrorism, with four items initially unaccounted. The Public Health Department later confirmed the Medical Examiner's Office and the Hygienic Laboratory use a dissecting microscope, two freezers, and a refrigerator bought with federal grants.
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By the numbers University Iowa State of Iowa University
Construction data lists two campuses with building dates and costs. The 1909 and 1901 structures total 14 000 and 13 342 square feet respectively, valued at 3.76 million and 4.4 million dollars.
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Hospital drug shortages deadly costly crisis in New Jersey
A high price spike from 25.90 per dose to 1200 and 15 deaths in 15 months mark growing shortages of life saving drugs. AP review with experts shows injected generics scarce, delaying surgeries and cancer care while hospitals turn to costly secondary suppliers.
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